The faulty component of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) dispensing machine at the NNPC Mega Station in Minna, Niger State, has been repaired, restoring gas supply to motorists and commercial tricycle operators.
Engineers arrived at the station on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to fix the faulty component, about 72 hours after vehicle owners staged a peaceful protest over the prolonged unavailability of CNG.
The station reopened to motorists and tricycle operators on Thursday, October 29, allowing them to resume purchasing the gas.
It would be recalled that angry vehicle owners had besieged the NNPC Mega Station along the Western Bypass in Minna on Saturday to protest the prolonged shortage of CNG, despite spending huge sums converting their vehicle engines from Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative.
The protesters expressed frustration that the prolonged shortage had defeated the purpose of converting their vehicles to CNG as a cost-saving measure.
It was gathered that a component of the station’s CNG dispensing machine had developed a fault, leaving motorists and commercial tricycle operators in Minna with no option but to rely on the more expensive PMS.
The development reportedly imposed additional financial burdens on vehicle owners, who faced increased transportation costs while struggling to keep their vehicles running.
During the peaceful protest, the motorists had called on the station’s management and relevant stakeholders to urgently restore CNG supply, warning that failure to address the situation could trigger another protest involving a larger number of aggrieved motorists and commercial tricycle operators.
The repair of the faulty component and subsequent resumption of CNG sales have now brought relief to vehicle owners who depend on the gas to reduce their operating costs.
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