Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has assured Nigerians of CNG-powered vehicles following a recent explosion of a CNG-powered vehicle in Benin City, which left three injured.
The incident was attributed to an unapproved, modified CNG cylinder, underscoring the dangers of using unauthorised conversion services.
PCNGI programme director/chief executive, Michael Oluwagbemi, in a statement on Friday emphasised that only accredited centres should be utilised for conversions and that proper handling of CNG is crucial for safety.
He said the agency, with partner organisations, will soon deploy the Nigeria Gas Vehicle Monitoring System to enhance safety in the (Compressed Natural Gas) CNG ecosystem.
The programme director/chief executive, PCNGI, Michael Oluwagbemi who made this known on Friday, also stressed the importance of using accredited conversion centres across the country.
Oluwagbemi noted the unfortunate incident that involved an illegally modified vehicle at a NIPCO CNG Station at Ikpoba Hill in Benin City on Wednesday.
