💥 *The Renewed Hope Global Town Hall Virtual Conference* 💥 *Still Grateful to Nigerians* Your favourite weekly conference was once again on a roll yesterday with another spectacular Parley. Yesterday, we featured another Diasporan contributing to *President Tinubu's* administration with a transformative initiative on the Presidential CNG policy. This policy aims to transition vehicles nationwide from regular fuel to CNG, transforming transportation in the country. Compressed natural gas (CNG) is a product intended to supply natural gas to power generation companies, heavy industries, commercial complexes, and residential estates in a clean and cost-effective manner. Our special guest, *Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi PE, PMP, MBA,* as the Programme Director/Chief Executive of this initiative delivered a robust presentation on the unique policy emphasizing on the progress made since the initiative began in August 2023. He explained that the CNG policy aims to offer Nigerians cheaper fuel alternatives, being 40% less expensive than petrol. With more investments, it will play a major role in the nation’s energy mix. The CNG initiative, he added, has three main goals: providing free conversions for one million commercial vehicles, encouraging sector investment, and regulating the value chain to ensure transparency and safety. In the past year, achievements include 33% of conversion of the projected one million commercial vehicles, licensing over 250 conversion centres nationwide, training 10 thousand conversion Technicians, and attracting $500 million in investments. Collaborations with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Nigeria Institute of Transport Technology (NITT, Zaria) (Under the Ministry of Transport), National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), and other 22 relevant agencies to ensure transparency and guaranteeing the safety in using CNG vehicles. To promote local contents under the Nigeria First Policy, with a view to stimulate demand and encourage private investments, the Federal Government supports CNG vehicles made in Enugu and Onitsha. There are plans to build more CNG infrastructures across the 6 geopolitical zones in the country, encourage CNG tricycles to be manufactured locally. He also revealed that there are safety valves on every CNG cylinder to guide against leakage and combustion. Our special guest concluded by thanking the team behind the virtual conference and announcing that Nigeria is open for business. Diasporans and foreign investors are invited to explore opportunities in the sector. He advised against dealing with unlicensed agents and provided a website for genuine information: https://www.pci.gov.ng/. *Highlight of the Conference* Highlight of the conference is yet another appearance by the Chief of Staff to the President, the *Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila* whose presence is always an encouragement to the team behind the weekly Parley; *Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi,* the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) who joined in his car on the way to the airport and commended our special guest for a job well done and encouraged him to continue with the CNG initiative as well as a promise to work together to achieve the vision of *President Tinubu* for a greater Nigeria. We have other leaders from USA, Canada, Russia, Belarus, South Africa, Benin Republic, Togo etc who are too numerous to mention. We appreciate the support and encouragement from these leaders towards our project of enlightening Nigerians on the inner workings of the Renewed Hope administration of *President Tinubu.* Our mandate extends beyond addressing misinformation and harmful narratives about Nigeria. It encompasses shaping perceptions, reinforcing values, and influencing the future of a nation destined for greatness. We aim to enlighten individuals to recognise the unique strength derived from our diversity as a cornerstone of our unity. Participants are advised to always attend our weekly conferences prepared with new initiatives for advancing the country. This administration is receptive to fresh ideas, and preparation could coincide with an opportunity during the conference. *Feedback* We welcome feedback from participants and viewers across our various social media platforms. Excerpt of the feedback (which has also been forwarded to our special guest) is reproduced here for effect: 🔥 Selected remarks from Participants at yesterday’s *Renewed Hope Global Virtual Town Hall Conference* with *Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi PE, PMP, MBA,* Programme Director/Chief Executive - The Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG). “OMG! Thank you, Engineer Oluwagbemi, for the historical context, and the narrative of how the past administration missed, and PBAT is correcting the insanity of the past. God bless you, sir.” - Prof. Hakeem Ibikunke Tijani - MSU Executive Director OGP-Africa. “How do we ensure safety in cars using CNG for instance?” - Dr. Michael Tomori “We need regular orientation and awareness. Thank you for this global virtual platform.” - Olori Amoke Adenekan “Well done Sir 👏. I hope and pray that the FGN will stick to the development. THANKS.” - ENGR Macgregor-Odusanya O.O. FNSE “The incentives will go a long way to encourage, assure and support the growth in this sector.” - Hon Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye “How do get it installed at discount price here in Lagos?” - Kehinde Adegoke “Good evening Sir, please can I still register as a conversion centre?” - David Osu “As an Academic and Engr I am proud with this initiative of using our CNG by the president and your team. But I will want your team to consider how to support research for conversion of our machinery in rural areas to CNG this will reduce cost of production of food” - Engr Samaila Umaru “May God strengthen President Tinubu and Engr Oluwagbemi” - Paul Uwechue “Thank you for this virtual platform. I really appreciate this. I am a Ayotunde OBANILEOWO, a mechanical engineer and CNG Enthusiast/Engr.” For more feedback and the full conference video, visit our social media channels listed below. We appreciate our Media Partners: *BEN TV UK* (CEO: *Alistair Soyode*), *The Reflectors Newspaper, Nigeria,* and *Parrot Reporters Media Limited, South Africa,* for your support always. The Renewed Hope Administration's policies are starting to yield positive results, despite initial difficulties. We urge Nigerians worldwide to continue to support the government. Lower prices of essentials like fuel and food reflect the administration's commitment to economic recovery. Citizens should focus on Patience, Perseverance, Patriotism, and Prayers for our leaders. The country is improving and will continue to do so. For further information on this and previous virtual conferences, please stay connected with us for the latest updates, insightful discussions, and impactful initiatives as we champion the Renewed Hope agenda worldwide on: 🔹 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@RHGVTHC/videos 🔹 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rhgvthc?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 🔹 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rhgvthc?igsh=NXcxc3JsenE1NGpo&utm_source=qr We invite you to follow, like, comment, and share our pages with your friends, family, and networks. Let’s spread the message of progress, empowerment, and transformation together. In the coming days, we will be publishing details of our VVIP for next week. We kindly request you to share the e-flyer with your family, friends, and acquaintances once it is available online. We have no other country. Everyone MUST contribute to making Nigeria great again. Signed:- Amb. Joseph Kolawole Adebola Esq., MNIM; MCICN Chairman/Chief Host The Renewed Hope Global VTHC