# Jigawa partners presidential CNG initiative

> Jigawa State joins national CNG program to cut farming costs with alternative energy.
- Title: Jigawa partners presidential CNG initiative | Shortify
- Summary: Jigawa State joins national CNG program to cut farming costs with alternative energy. Jigawa State will convert irrigation pumps to compressed natural gas to…
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917038-jigawa-partners-presidential-cng-initiative-to-expand-alternative-energy-infrastructure.html
- Author: Press Release
- Published: 2026-10-14T14:09:52+00:00
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- Topics: jigawa state, presidential cng initiative, compressed natural gas, agricultural irrigation, wheat production, rice production, cng conversion, farming costs, news, politics
## Jigawa State Government
Jigawa State Government pledges to deepen collaboration with Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles.
## Governor Umar Namadi
Governor Umar Namadi disclosed collaboration on Tuesday during courtesy visit with Presidential Initiative Chairman Ismaeel Ahmed.
## CNG for Farmers
Energy costs exceed 50% of farmers' operating expenses, discouraging some from returning to farms.

> As of today, energy costs constitute more than 50% of the operating expenses of our farmers
## Irrigation Pumps
State plans to convert irrigation pumps from conventional energy to compressed natural gas.
## Agricultural Savings
Conversion aims to lower production costs and sustain agricultural activities for farmers.
## Wheat Production
Jigawa targets 500,000 hectares of wheat by 2030 and four million metric tonnes of rice annually.
## CNG Conversion Centers
Presidential Initiative aims for at least 30 CNG conversion centers in Jigawa by December 2026.

> The target was to have at least 30 centres by December 2026
## Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Initiative explores collaboration with state government for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
## Strategic Location
Jigawa's position between Kano and Northeast makes it ideal for CNG infrastructure expansion.

> Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed described Jigawa as an important location for the expansion of CNG infrastructure
## Land Availability
State government has land availability for alternative energy hub development.
## Private Sector Involvement
Presidential Initiative working with private investors to establish alternative energy hub in Jigawa.
## Farming Support
State government ready to provide land and support for CNG conversion and agricultural inputs.
## Next Steps
Jigawa State and Presidential Initiative to advance alternative energy infrastructure collaboration.
## Key takeaway

Jigawa State will convert irrigation pumps to compressed natural gas to lower farmers' energy costs, targeting 500,000 hectares of wheat by 2030.