By Yusuf Olatunji
Ogun State Government has patterned with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria SON to train stakeholders and technical staff of the Ministries of Environment and Transportation,Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency OGEPA,Vehicles Inspection Officers,Fire and Safety Officers on the impending massive conversion of PMS Vehicles to CNG powered vehicles in the state.
This is a follow up to the state's adoption of CNG buses and E-bike into its transportation system which is in tandem with the Presidential Initiative (Pi-CNG)on energy transition to cleaner and alternative fuel.
Speaking at the workshop, Commissioner for Environment,Mr Ola Oresanya said aside from the advantages inherent in the conversion of vehicles to CNG powered vehicles which will lower the cost of transportation, it will also reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
For his Transportation counterpart,Engr Gbenga Dairo,the present administration in the state is committed to supporting the laudable initiative adding that adequate enforcement and regulations must however be adhered to for a safer environment.
In their separate goodwill messages,the Director General of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria SON,Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso represented by Director, Laboratory Services,David Ikhebome and Managing Director of Safety Plus,Mrs Omolara Odebunmi expressed their organisation's determination to ensure improvement on the quality of CNG products underscoring the need for continuous training of stakeholders and technical staffs on CNG safety precautions and its usage with different vehicles and praised Ogun State for leadership steps in this regard.
With the partnership and training,Ogun State is determined more than ever before to consolidate on its pioneering role of institutionalizing safety procedures for CNG vehicles retrofit (re-kitting) and leading the way in the use of CNG powered trucks and electric tricycles nationally for public transportation.
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