Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has revealed that Nigeria is presently working towards transition to low-sulphur fuels.
Lawal disclosed this in Abuja during the commemoration of the third International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.
He said, “I am pleased to inform you that the Federal Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with other Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, as well as key stakeholders such as NNPCL, SON, and DPR, are working towards the transition to low-sulphur fuels.
“The Nigeria Industrial Standards (NIS) for petroleum products have been reviewed in line with AFRI IV standards and will soon be implemented.”
Lawal added, “On vehicular emissions, the administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is promoting clean air by discouraging the importation of old vehicles, encouraging local manufacturing, and advancing the adoption of alternative fuels such as CNG and LNG.
“The government also supports the importation of electric vehicles, efficient mass transport systems (rail and waterways), and prioritizes CNG for its low emissions and affordability, with plans for a gradual transition to hydrogen and electric vehicles.”
