Always use certified centres to convert CNG vehicles – Nigerian govt

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles,PI-CNG & EV, has suggested Nigerians to convert their vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas,CNG, solely at certified centres utilizing accepted tools.

The Chief Operating Officer of PI-CNG & EV, Tosin Coker, gave the recommendation throughout a media engagement organised by the Decade of Gas Secretariat in partnership with the initiative in Kano on Thursday.

Coker stated pure gasoline may decrease transportation prices, strengthen Nigeria’s power safety and help the shift in direction of cleaner transport.

He additionally addressed issues about CNG security, stressing the significance of utilizing accepted tools, following rules and sustaining transformed vehicles correctly.

“We must ensure that vehicles are converted at certified centres, fitted with approved equipment and properly maintained in line with safety regulations.”

He stated strict compliance with security procedures was important to make sure the protected use of CNG-powered vehicles.

Meanwhile, the Workstream Lead for Infrastructure and Demand on the Decade of Gas Secretariat, Taofeek Balogun stated Nigeria’s confirmed gasoline reserves had risen from 208.83 trillion cubic ft in 2023 to 215.19 trillion cubic ft as of January 2026.

Balogun added that common gasoline manufacturing had elevated from 6.86 billion cubic ft per day to about 7.5 billion cubic ft per day, whereas home provide had exceeded two billion cubic ft every day.

“We have secured $3.5 billion in committed investments across four major gas projects, completed the OB3 Gas Pipeline, and brought the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline to about 95 per cent completion. Also, ₦671 billion in public infrastructure funding has attracted approximately ₦1.6 trillion in private investment,” he stated.

On home power use, Balogun highlighted the federal government’s liquefied petroleum gasoline (LPG) programme, which goals to attain 5 million households by 2030.

Speaking on behalf of collaborating journalists, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Murtala Adewale of The Guardian, praised the organisers for arranging the engagement.

He described the session as informative and helpful to media professionals, whereas calling for extra coaching alternatives and nearer cooperation between journalists, business stakeholders and regulatory businesses.

The occasion attracted about 27 journalists from tv, radio, print and digital media organisations. It was organised to deepen their understanding of Nigeria’s gasoline improvement plans and enhance reporting on the sector.