As part of its efforts to acceerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordabe fue alternative in Nigeria, NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of the NNPCLtd, has sensitized over 1,000 auto mechanics through a comprehensive awareness initiative.
According to the statement signed on 19th October, 2024,by Olufemi Soneye,Chief Corporate Communications Officer,NNPC Ltd,Abuja.
The sensitization exercise which took pace at the National Artisans and
Technicians Conference held last week in Lagos, brought together a large audience
drawn from auto mechanics and technicians from across the country. The
engagement aimed to demystify the process of converting gasoline-powered
vehicles to CNG and encourage the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.
In addition to promoting the benefits of CNG conversion,NRL aso raised
awareness about its Oeum, itsubricant range, known for its excellent
performance in both gasoline and CNG-powered vehicles.
Thelandmark initiative also underscores NRL’s commitment to driving the nation’s
transition to cleanerandmore sustainable energy sources while ensuring Nigerian
artisans are wellinformed about emerging trends in the automotive sector.
The conference featured practical demonstrations on the technicalities of
converting vehicles from gasoine to CNG, providing the mechanics with first-hand
insights into the process.
Speaking at the engagement session, the Executive Director, Retai Operations &
Mobility at NRL, Baba Shettima Kukawa,encouraged the mechanics to seek out the necessary skills for CNG conversion, emphasizing that it is agrowing trend that will shape the future of Nigeria’s automotive industry.
“We believe that sensitizing mechanics on the importance of CNG adoption is
critical to achieving Nigeria’s long-term energy goals. While this engagement
focused on raising awareness, we urge artisans to actively pursue the skis required to contribute tothis transformative shift toward cleaner and more affordable fuel options.
This initiative represents a crucia step in advancing the nation’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future,” Kukawa stated.
Responding, the Chairmen of the Motor Mechanics and Technicians Association of Nigeria (MOMTAN) and the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) commended NRLfor its proactive approach and called for the expansion of the initiative to incude even more mechanics and technicians nationwide.
Both associations highlighted the importance of sustained efforts to further support Nigeria’s move toward cleaner energy solutions.
In support of the ocal automotive sector, the NRL also provided auto mechanics
with coveralls, toolboxes, and generators during the event to enhance their
business operations and promote sustainability.
NNPC Retail’s commitment to promoting CNG as an aternative fuel aligns with the
broader strategic vision of NNPC Ltdto reduce the environmenta impact of
Nigeria’s energy consumption while making fuel more affordable for consumers.
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