A firm, C and L Smart Energy Solutions, has submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PI-CNG) seeking detailed records on financial allocations and kit distribution under the government’s clean energy transition programme.
The request also demanded urgent access to critical information regarding the operations and financial transparency of the initiative. The FOI request, which was addressed to the Director of Programmes at the PCNGI Secretariat, is in line with Sections 1, 2, and 4 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011.
The company is seeking the release of detailed documents relating to distributing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) kits, including names, dates, locations, and quantities distributed to conversion centres.
Additionally, the firm is asking for the release of approval lists for the centres, the criteria for approval since 2023, and records of any infractions, disciplinary actions, and third-party escalations, such as referrals to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Also included in the FOI request are the official grievance and redress procedures for the PI-CNG programme and detailed financial reports outlining the budgeted versus disbursed funds under the CNG subsidy programme.
The organisation argued that full transparency is essential to maintain public trust in the energy transition process, to ensure fairness among independent operators, and to prevent any potential misuse of public funds.
In accordance with the FOI Act, public institutions are required to respond within seven days of receiving an FOI request or provide a valid legal reason for refusal. Failure to comply can result in legal and regulatory action.
Firm demands accountability for CNG initiative
A firm, C and L Smart Energy Solutions, has submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PI-CNG) seeking detailed records on financial allocations and kit distribution under the government’s clean energy transition programme.
The request also demanded urgent access to critical information regarding the operations and financial transparency of the initiative. The FOI request, which was addressed to the Director of Programmes at the PCNGI Secretariat, is in line with Sections 1, 2, and 4 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011.
The company is seeking the release of detailed documents relating to distributing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) kits, including names, dates, locations, and quantities distributed to conversion centres.
Additionally, the firm is asking for the release of approval lists for the centres, the criteria for approval since 2023, and records of any infractions, disciplinary actions, and third-party escalations, such as referrals to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Also included in the FOI request are the official grievance and redress procedures for the PI-CNG programme and detailed financial reports outlining the budgeted versus disbursed funds under the CNG subsidy programme.
The organisation argued that full transparency is essential to maintain public trust in the energy transition process, to ensure fairness among independent operators, and to prevent any potential misuse of public funds.
In accordance with the FOI Act, public institutions are required to respond within seven days of receiving an FOI request or provide a valid legal reason for refusal. Failure to comply can result in legal and regulatory action.
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