Five-day training program for automotive technicians on converting petrol-powered vehicles to CNG wrapped up in Ado-Ekiti.

During the program, 3 petrol-powered vehicles, including a Toyota Prado, was successfully converted to use the cheaper fuel.

A five-day training program for automotive technicians on how to convert petrol-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles wrapped up in Ado-Ekiti on Friday September 20, 2024.

During the program, three petrol-powered vehicles, including a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV, was successfully converted to use the cheaper and eco-friendly Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

Speaking at the program, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, Commissioner of Infrastructure and Public Utility, representative of the Governor, encouraged participants to take initiative, stating :

“Don’t allow the government to do everything. Instead, he advocated for a willing sellers and willing buyers approach to drive progress.

He assured Participants that the state government would support their endeavors, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between government and private sectors.

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Also speaking at the program, Mr. Joseph Oluwemimo Osanipin, Director of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), urged participants to invest in their newfound knowledge and protect the freely provided toolboxes.

Ekiti State NATA Chairman, Mr. Olusoji Olusegun, promised that the trainees would make good use of the toolboxes and justify the support of the state government, NADDC, and Lanre Shittu’s Motors.

During the closing ceremony on Friday September 20th, the Governor’s Representative and NADDC Director General presented certificates and toolboxes to the participants.

The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), led by Engineer Michael Oluwagbemi, had earlier released the list of accredited Conversion Centres across Nigeria where motorists can convert their petrol-powered vehicles to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

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