The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has voiced concern following an incident involving an illegally modified vehicle at a NIPCO CNG station in Benin City on October 16, 2024. While expressing sympathy for those injured, PCNGI was relieved that no lives were lost in the unfortunate event.
Initial investigations revealed that the vehicle’s cylinder had been improperly welded and was not certified for CNG use. Authorities, including the police and regulatory bodies, have launched a comprehensive investigation, with PCNGI offering full cooperation.
This incident underscores the critical need for the Nigeria Gas Vehicle Monitoring System, aimed at enhancing safety protocols within the CNG ecosystem. PCNGI has urged stakeholders to support this regulatory initiative and ensure strict adherence to safety standards.
The organization stressed the importance of using accredited conversion centers and following proper CNG handling procedures, similar to those for petrol, to safeguard public safety.