MoU with You Jie Te to drive local manufacturing, smart monitoring, and cleaner transport energy
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG) has entered into a strategic partnership with China’s You Jie Te Environment Technology Ltd (YJT) to localise the production of key transport energy infrastructure in Nigeria.
The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during a five-day working visit by a Pi-CNG delegation, led by its Executive Chairman, Ismaeel Ahmed, to YJT facilities in Chengdu and Hangzhou, China.
Pi-CNG said the agreement is aimed at expanding local manufacturing and assembly of CNG and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, in line with Nigeria’s push for cleaner, more affordable transport energy solutions.
Local Manufacturing, Smart Technologies at the Core
According to Ahmed, the MoU covers the local production and assembly of CNG dispensers, refuelling stations, and EV charging facilities, as well as the deployment of advanced digital technologies to support operations.
Under the agreement, YJT’s smart Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring solutions will be integrated into Nigeria’s CNG and EV ecosystem, complementing Pi-CNG’s National Gas Vehicle Monitoring System (NGVMS).
The integrated system is expected to enable real-time monitoring of refuelling equipment, operational performance, regulatory compliance, and economic data across CNG and EV stations nationwide.
“This partnership marks a major step forward in ensuring Nigerians benefit not only from cleaner and more affordable transport energy, but also from job creation, skills transfer, and improved service reliability,” Ahmed said.
He added that localising manufacturing and deploying smart monitoring technologies would strengthen transparency, safety, and efficiency across the CNG and EV refuelling value chain, delivering better outcomes for commuters, operators, and the wider economy.
Plans for Local Assembly and Manufacturing
As part of the China engagement, the Pi-CNG delegation also visited the factory of Sichuan Witent Technology Co. Ltd, a manufacturer of CNG conversion kits.
Pi-CNG disclosed that discussions were held on potential investments in local assembly plants and full-scale manufacturing lines in Nigeria to meet rising demand for vehicle conversions and deepen local content across the gas-to-transport value chain.
The initiative said the engagements reflect its broader strategy of leveraging international partnerships to promote technology transfer, domestic capacity building, and sustainable industrial growth in Nigeria’s alternative energy sector.
What the Partnership Means for Nigeria
The agreement is expected to accelerate Nigeria’s shift to cleaner transport fuels by reducing dependence on imported infrastructure, lowering costs, and creating jobs across the energy and manufacturing value chains.
By combining local production with smart monitoring systems, Pi-CNG aims to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory oversight across CNG and EV refuelling networks nationwide.
The partnership also aligns with Nigeria’s broader goal of building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable transport energy system, while expanding access to affordable alternative fuels for commuters and transport operators.
You Jie Te Environment Technology Ltd is a leading Chinese infrastructure and IoT solutions provider operating within the downstream oil and gas sector.
Background
Earlier this year, Pi-CNG, in collaboration with the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), announced the launch of a CNG-powered tricycle pilot programme, aimed at advancing sustainable and affordable transportation as part of Nigeria’s clean energy transition.
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