FG Sets To Roll Out Guidelines For CNG Vehicle Conversion

• The federal government should introduce guidelines for converting petrol-powered vehicles to CNG, aiming to enhance safety and boost driver confidence
• NADDC’s Director General, Osanipin Joseph, reveals plans for CNG vehicle conversion guidelines and accreditation for conversion workshops

The federal government is poised to introduce guidelines for converting petrol-powered vehicles into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles, which would enhance vehicle safety and instill confidence among drivers.

This initiative coincides with the government’s plan to deploy CNG buses under the auspices of the Presidential Committee on Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCCNGi).

Osanipin Joseph, the Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), revealed this development while speaking with journalists during the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun’s visit to Jet Motors, an indigenous auto assembler tasked with producing the CNG buses pledged by President Bola Tinubu.

The federal government introduced the CNG initiative to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on petroleum products.

CNG-powered vehicles will serve as an alternative mode of transportation, offering significant cost savings compared to petrol. According to the minister, powering a vehicle with CNG costs about one-third to one-quarter of the price of petrol, resulting in substantial reductions in transportation expenses.

During his visit to the Jet Motor Assembly, Edun inspected the electric vehicle and CNG assembly plant, commending its efficiency and automation. He emphasized the importance of producing CNG buses, as the President promised.

Joseph reiterated the government’s commitment to safety, announcing plans to roll out guidelines for CNG vehicle conversion within the next few weeks. These guidelines will ensure adherence to safety protocols, including the quality of conversion kits and processes.

He further explained that accreditation for CNG conversion workshops will be conducted in the coming weeks to guarantee compliance with safety standards and procedures.