In line with the federal fovernment’s Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), the Nigerian Army has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to convert its petrol-fueled operational vehicles to eco-friendly Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
At the kick-off event for the Nigerian Army Fleet Auto Switch, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, represented by Major General Erema Akerejola, the Chief of Logistics (Army), underscored the army’s pivotal role in the initiative, given its extensive fleet and operational requirements.
Announcing this development, Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, disclosed that the initial phase would involve converting 30 operational vehicles from petrol to CNG, with 22 personnel set to undergo training in the conversion process.
The conversion programme, as outlined by Nwachukwu, aligns with the Nigerian Army’s commitment to environmental sustainability and cost efficiency. The army expressed full cooperation and readiness to support the initiative.
During the kick-off event, Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’id Ahmed Alkali, highlighted the primary objective of advocating for the adoption of CNG as a sustainable and cost-effective fuel alternative for the army’s transportation fleet.
He expressed confidence in the initiative’s potential to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Engineer Michael Oluwagbemi, the Project Coordinator of PCNGI, commended the Nigerian Army for its proactive participation in the programme.
He emphasized the significance of the army’s involvement, citing its extensive fleet of operational vehicles and its commitment to environmental sustainability. Oluwagbemi praised the army’s forward-thinking approach, recognizing it as a crucial step towards improving operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
