The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Retail Limited, a subsidiary of NNPC, has successfully trained over 1,000 mechanics across Nigeria on the technical aspects of converting vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas.
This was disclosed by the NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, via the company’s official X handle on Saturday.
The training program included practical demonstrations of the vehicle conversion process, providing mechanics with hands-on experience in transitioning vehicles from gasoline to CNG.
This initiative aims to promote the use of cleaner energy sources in the transportation sector.
Soneye further emphasized that the initiative aims to simplify the conversion process and promote the adoption of sustainable energy solutions in the transportation sector.
“As part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria, NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of the NNPC Ltd, has sensitized over 1,000 auto mechanics through a comprehensive awareness initiative.
“The sensitization exercise which took place at the National Artisans and Technicians Conference held last week in Lagos brought together a large audience drawn from auto mechanics and technicians from across the country.
“The engagement aimed to demystify the process of converting gasoline-powered vehicles to CNG and encourage the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.
“The conference featured practical demonstrations on the technicalities of converting vehicles from gasoline to CNG, providing the mechanics with first-hand insights into the process,” Soneye said.
Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Retail Operations & Mobility at NRL, Shettima Kukawa, during the engagement session urged mechanics to acquire expertise in CNG conversion, highlighting its crucial role in the future of Nigeria’s automotive industry.
“Educating mechanics on CNG adoption is essential to achieving Nigeria’s long-term energy goals. While this session aimed to raise awareness, we encourage artisans to actively pursue the skills necessary to drive the transition toward cleaner and more affordable fuel options.
“This initiative marks a significant step in advancing the nation’s shift toward sustainable energy,” Kukawa stated.
In response, leaders from the Motor Mechanics and Technicians Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association commended NRL’s proactive initiative.
They also called for the program’s expansion to include more mechanics and technicians nationwide, underscoring the need for ongoing efforts to support Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy solutions.
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative aims to promote renewable energy in transportation in the wake of the removal of the fuel subsidy.
