Engr Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has stated that the usage of Compressed Natural Gas cars in Nigeria will not be possible until the federal government establishes a framework for their operation.
He stated that the government must put in place the essential infrastructure to lubricate the efficacy of CNG automobiles, or the consequences would be devastating.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to begin converting all petrol or diesel-powered vehicles or generators to CNG.
According to a statement signed by his Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the president issued the new instruction "in line with his commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility, and cut high fuel costs."
The government has said that the public buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) will be launched on May 29, 2024, the day the present administration marks one year in office.
However, the former SGF claimed that it is unsustainable and that the governors and other government officials are using it as a way to mismanage the resources of the country.
In addition, he suggested that the gas stations needs to be located along every route in the nation so that people could visit them to refuel their cars whenever they ran out of fuel.
