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Pi-CNG Programme Director, Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (Pi-CNG), Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions, tackling urban air pollution, and creating green jobs.
Oluwagbemi gave the assurance in Lagos on Thursday, June 26, during the 2025 Fuel with CNG Diesel Retrofit Workshop, organised by Pi-CNG for stakeholders in the industry.
According to him, these targets are through the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
“We are not just retrofitting engines, we are reimagining Nigeria’s energy future,” Oluwagbemi declared.
He emphasised the initiative’s role in solving national problems, including reducing inflation and improving the financial wellbeing of ordinary Nigerians.
“It is also the impact on the life of the common Nigerian. More money in your pocket means that you can use money to buy, send your child to school.
“Also, treat a sick sibling in the hospital, invest in your own life, to build a house, to buy cars, right?” the programme director asked.
By introducing a “cheaper, safer, more reliable source of energy that is domestic,” the programme aims to lower energy costs.
It also allows citizens to more disposable income for education, healthcare, housing, and other investments.
Similarly, the guest speaker, Mr. Toba Omibiyi, Technical Director at Large and Grant Ltd., a construction company, affirmed the safety of CNG, countering common concerns.
He attributed public misconceptions to a lack of proper orientation and education, stressing the need to educate the public about CNG’s advantages and debunk myths, such as confusing it with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
The workshop focused on Nigeria’s transition toward cleaner, more sustainable fuel alternatives.
It brought together high-level government officials, automotive industry leaders, environmental experts, fleet operators, and green tech innovators.
Also, discussions during the workshop included strategies for converting diesel-powered vehicles to run on CNG, which is a cleaner, cost-effective alternative expected to revolutionise Nigeria’s road transport system.
By Taiye Olayemi
