- Ogundeko further elaborated on the advantages of converting vehicles to CNG, which include reduced transportation costs, lower carbon emissions, and improved air quality.
- He acknowledged the necessity for a greater number of compressed gas stations and the need to guarantee that CNG implementation is safe, effective, efficient, and convenient across Lagos as a whole.
In response to the federal government’s directive to transition from Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the Lagos State Government organized a three-day training program for Vehicle Inspection/Safety Commission Officers through the Safety Commission.
The training took place at Dover Hotel in Aromire, Ikeja.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that during the opening of the training, the Director-General of the Lagos Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, highlighted the importance of adopting CNG as an alternative fuel.
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Not only is this move an energy solution, but it also demonstrates the current administration’s dedication to implementing cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective energy systems.
According to him, the training would involve both practical and technical sessions, adding “This is a follow-up to the state’s adoption of CNG buses and E-bike into its transportation system which is in tandem with the Presidential Initiative on energy transition to cleaner and alternative fuel and at such, it is the function of the Commission to train officials that will oversee these vehicles on the road, to ensure safety of lives and public well-being”.
In his opening remarks, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Sesan Ogundeko, stressed the significance of prioritizing safety in transportation-related matters.
He praised the Lagos Safety Commission for organizing the event, emphasizing the crucial role of safety in ensuring the success of any transportation endeavor.
Ogundeko further elaborated on the advantages of converting vehicles to CNG, which include reduced transportation costs, lower carbon emissions, and improved air quality.
However, he also acknowledged the necessity for a greater number of compressed gas stations and the need to guarantee that CNG implementation is safe, effective, efficient, and convenient across Lagos as a whole.
Akin-George Fashola, Chief State Vehicle Inspection Officer, and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. (Mrs) Abiola Koseegbe, expressed their support for this initiative.
Both Fashola and Koseegbe, represented by Mr. Gbenga Vaughan and Engr. Aileru Tajudeen, respectively, reaffirmed the Lagos State administration’s dedication to embracing cleaner and more efficient energy solutions through CNG adoption.
They noted that adequate enforcement and regulations must, however, be adhered to for a safer environment, affirming their Agency’s commitment to enhancing CNG quality.
The duo also stressed the need for ongoing stakeholder and technical staff training on CNG safety and usage with various vehicles while commending Lagos State’s leadership on the initiative.
In her submission, the Presidential CNG Initiative Expansion Coordinator, South West I, Mrs. Ogonna Onyemelukwe, maintained that the Nigerian Government has been promoting the use of CNG as part of its efforts to reduce dependence on expensive petroleum products and harness the country’s vast natural gas reserves.
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She disclosed that the CNG Conversion is cheaper, fosters job creation, enhances economic growth, and energy security, a hallmark of a cleaner, healthier and safer environment devoid of air pollution.
