FG dispatches CNG conversion kits to states, gives boost to Autogas initiative

The federal government through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), has commenced the distribution of auto gas conversion kits to states. The kits were loaded from a NIPCO warehouse in Ibafo along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to various states. Daily Trust reports that the government had earlier approved the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) […]

The federal government through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), has commenced the distribution of auto gas conversion kits to states.

The kits were loaded from a NIPCO warehouse in Ibafo along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to various states.

Daily Trust reports that the government had earlier approved the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles at N230 per litre.

The intent is to provide a cheaper and cleaner alternative to petrol, days after the price was jacked up selling as much as N900 per litre.

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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), which was launched under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive, is set to deliver wide-reaching benefits to Nigerians by significantly cutting fuel costs.

About 10,000 conversion kits are being distributed to states with some kits going to Abuja, Kaduna, Lagos, Ogun, among others states.

The introduction of CNG as a fuel source aligns with the government’s drive towards energy diversification and is designed to bring immediate relief to Nigerians, especially those who depend on transport for their livelihood.

The committee is targeting the conversion of 1 million vehicles through the distribution of free CNG conversion kits to commercial vehicles involved in transporting people, food and goods in line with Tinubu’s directive.

These kits, along with free installation, will be rolled out over the next 18 months, to help the transport sector quickly transition to CNG and take advantage of the significantly lower fuel prices.

The distribution of these kits will be carried out in collaboration with key partners to ensure nationwide accessibility.

One of the engineers on duty Moses Onate disclosed that the trucks loaded with conversion kits departed the warehouse to Abuja, Kaduna and other states with the kits meant for states.

He said the CNG is not only cheap compared to the premium motor spirit (PMS) also known as petroleum but it’s equally cleaner and more environmentally friendly, prolonging the life span of the vehicles.

He encouraged Nigerians to take up the initiative to reduce expenses on PMS which is now sold at over N1000 per litre.