Initiative signals shift to cost-effective, environmentally friendly fleet for nationwide operations
By Rejoice Peterside
The Nigeria Police Force has taken a major step toward modernising its operations and embracing clean energy, following the donation of three specialised buses by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles.
The handover ceremony, held on April 21, 2026, marked the official launch of the Force’s transition to green energy, in what authorities described as a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Speaking at the event, representatives of both donor organisations described the gesture as the first phase of a broader collaboration aimed at transforming the Police operational fleet. They revealed plans to convert existing police vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), a shift expected to significantly cut fuel costs and lower carbon emissions from nationwide policing activities.
The initiative, they noted, goes beyond the provision of vehicles, incorporating long-term sustainability measures such as capacity building, technical training, and the establishment of systems to support the maintenance of alternative energy-powered fleets.
A high-level delegation from the Trust Fund attended the ceremony, including its Executive Secretary, Mohammad Sheidu, alongside senior officials such as Tony Emafale, Sanusi Aliyu, Lawal Aliyu, and Oritsemi Banigo. The PI-CNG & EV team was led by its Chief Executive Officer, Ismail Ahmed, who was accompanied by other top officials.
Responding to the development, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, expressed appreciation for what he described as a forward-looking intervention in the Force’s logistics architecture.
He said the adoption of CNG and electric-powered vehicles aligns with global best practices in policing, particularly in the areas of cost management, sustainability, and operational readiness.
According to him, the newly donated buses will be deployed to improve personnel mobility and welfare, while also strengthening the Force’s capacity to respond effectively to security demands across the country.
The police chief further disclosed plans to establish in-house conversion centres that would enable the Force to independently retrofit its vehicles for CNG usage, thereby ensuring continuity and reducing reliance on external service providers.
“The transition to alternative energy is not just an innovation; it is a strategic necessity,” he said, noting that the initiative positions the Nigeria Police for a future driven by efficiency and technological advancement.
The ceremony concluded with the formal handover of vehicle keys and an inspection tour of the buses, symbolising the beginning of a partnership focused on equipping the Police with modern, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable mobility solutions.
The collaboration underscores a broader commitment to reforming public sector operations through innovation, as the Nigeria Police Force adapts to evolving energy realities while maintaining its mandate of safeguarding lives and property.
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