Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen has highlighted the Green Gas Initiative’s role in mitigating the impact of fuel subsidy removal.
Represented by Erije Onagoruwa, at a groundbreaking ceremony of Portland Gas Green Park in Lagos, Verheijen expressed the Nigerian government’s commitment to promoting cleaner and more efficient energy alternatives.
The special adviser to the president on Energy, believes that adopting CNG could yield a minimum of 40 per cent savings compared to traditional fuels.
The convener and CEO of Portland Gas, Honourable Folajimi Mohammed, clarifies that the cost of converting vehicles from petrol or diesel to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) hinges on the engine’s capacity.
In addition to economic advantages, Mohammed underscored the environmental benefits of CNG, citing reduced greenhouse emissions, lower pollution, and enhanced safety during collisions.
Also, Former Nigerian minister and Ambassador to Ghana, Musiliu Obanikoro urged the government to encourage more of this innovation for a better future. He commended honourable Mohammed for being the pioneer of the laudable initiative.
Mohammed highlighted that each conversion center could handle around 25 vehicles daily, contingent on technician availability.
He suggested that establishing a framework for specific car models could expedite the conversion process.
