Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has announced the government’s plan to promote the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bi-fuel systems for vehicles across the state.
The initiative is part of the state’s effort to offer alternatives to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), following the fuel price hikes caused by the removal of federal fuel subsidies.
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To support this, the government will establish LNG and CNG bi-fuel conversion centres in each of the state’s three senatorial zones.
These centres will facilitate the conversion of vehicles to operate on both LNG and CNG, providing a cleaner, more affordable alternative to traditional fuel.
Governor Sule made this announcement during the graduation ceremony of 50 auto-technicians, trained at the PAN Learning Centre in Kaduna on LNG/CNG bi-fuel system conversions.
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“The establishment of these centres aims to ease the hardship our people are experiencing due to rising fuel prices, while also promoting the use of clean energy,” Governor Sule stated. “We want to empower these newly trained auto-technicians not only to work but to train others and contribute to the future of sustainable energy in our state.”
The governor emphasized the dual benefits of this initiative: mitigating the financial burden caused by high fuel prices and advancing environmental conservation through the adoption of cleaner energy alternatives.
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He revealed that the first of the conversion centres will be located in Lafia, the state capital.
Governor Sule also praised the Director General of the Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency, Habiba Balarabe-Suleiman, for her leadership in organizing the training program, which provided 50 participants from various local government areas with the skills to convert vehicles to LNG and CNG bi-fuel systems.
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Hussaini Abubakar, the Director General of the PAN Learning Centre, commended the Nasarawa State government for its forward-thinking investment in clean energy training.
He remarked that the skills learned by the auto-technicians align with global trends toward sustainable energy solutions.
Shuaibu Abdullahi, Chairman of the Nigerian Automobile Technicians Association in Nasarawa State, expressed gratitude to the state government for the opportunity given to his members to learn the bi-fuel conversion system, noting that the new skills will provide significant opportunities for empowerment in the energy sector.
The Director General of the Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency, Habiba Balarabe-Suleiman, explained that the training equips technicians to convert vehicles from PMS to LNG and CNG using an advanced auto gas bi-fuel system.
This system allows vehicles to switch between fuel types, offering cost savings and reducing emissions.
She stated that the 50 participants are now positioned to be key players in driving this energy transformation in the state.
