Following the Federal Government’s drive on the need for citizens to move away from petrol usage to Compressed Natural Gas, the Lagos Safety Commission has urged Lagosians to embrace the initiative, noting it is safer and cost-effective.
The commission, on Monday, also began a three-day training for Vehicle Inspection and Safety Commission Officers to orientate them on the CNG initiative.
Speaking at the opening of the training program at Dover Hotel, Aromire, Ikeja, the Director General, of the Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, stated that the adoption of CNG as an alternative fuel is the present administration’s resolve to embrace cleaner, safer, and more affordable energy.
He said, “This is a follow-up to the state’s adoption of CNG buses and e-bikes into its transportation system, which is in tandem with the presidential initiative on energy transition to cleaner and alternative fuel, and as such, it is the function of the commission to train officials that will oversee these vehicles on the road, to ensure the safety of lives and public well-being.”
In his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Sesan Ogundeko, maintained that CNG-powered vehicles would lower the cost of transportation, reduce carbon emissions, and improve air quality.
He, however, advised stakeholders on the need for the availability of more CNG stations to enable accessibility.
The Director and chief State Vehicle Inspection Officer, Akin-George Fashola, was represented by Gbenga Vaughan, and other officials.
