Ogun Govt Partners S.O.N On Conversion Of PMS Vehicles To CNG Powered Vehicles - EDU-BIZNEWS

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Ogun Govt Partners S.O.N On Conversion Of PMS Vehicles To CNG Powered Vehicles

 



Ogun State Government has partnered with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria SON on training of stakeholders and  technical staff of the Ministry of Environment and that of Transportation,
ahead of massive conversion of PMS Vehicles to CNG powered vehicles in the state

Other agencies benefiting from the training include Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency OGEPA,Vehicles Inspection Officers and Fire and Safety Officers 
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The training is inline with 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. 






The State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya said aside from the advantages inherent in the conversion of vehicles to CNG powered vehicles which would lower the cost of transportation, it would also reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.


Similarly the State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr Gbenga Dairo expressed the commitment of the present administration to supporting the laudable initiative  of the Federal Government 

He stressed the need for adequate enforcement and regulations to ensure 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 

They praised the State Government for the leadership steps taken so far 

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.

Pix: From Left,Mr David Ikhebome rep.of DG, Standard Organisation of Nigeria SON,Mr Gbenga Oyeleye Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment,Engr.Gbenga Dairo, Commissioner for Transportation,Mr Ola Oresanya, Commissioner for Environment and Mrs Omolara Odebunmi,MD Safety Plus at the training of stakeholders and technical staff on the conversion of PMS Vehicles to CNG powered vehicles between the Ogun State Government and SON in Abeokuta.. recently.

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