• A journalist has criticized the move to convert vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG).
• According to the journalist, the conversion to CNG in Nigeria is a misstep and presents significant risks for the population.
• He highlighted the dangers associated with illegal conversion of vehicles to CNG, stressing that Nigeria lacks the necessary safety standards for the transition.

Amid a surge in popularity and campaign for CNG in the country, a journalist, Comrade Muyi Ebhodaghe, said it was a misstep.

In a Facebook post on Friday, October 18, journalist Muyi said Nigeria lacks the infrastructure and security standards needed for the transition.

Muyi said the United States has a low percentage of CNG-powered users. He said some risks associated with CNG conversions include engine failure and potential explosion.

Muyi added that a more thoughtful strategy is essential to avoid worsening the country’s economic woes. He wrote:

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“CNG conversion in Nigeria: a misstep for now.

The drive to convert petrol vehicles to CNG in Nigeria is alarming. Unlike the United States, where only 160,000 of 340 million vehicles run on CNG – mainly commercial buses – Nigeria lacks the infrastructure and safety standards necessary for this transition.

“Illegally converting vehicles to manufacturer specifications poses significant risks, including engine failures and potential explosions. Without proper CNG fueling stations and trained technicians, this rushed approach is chaotic and dangerous. A more thoughtful strategy and in the long term is essential to avoid worsening the country’s economic and logistical challenges.

In a related story, Legitime.ng reported that a college professor shared three reasons why he wouldn’t convert his car to run on CNG.

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In the meantime, Legitime.ng had earlier reported that a man who drove from Lagos to Ibadan in a CNG-powered car shared his experience.

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Yekini converted his petrol car to run on cheaper CNG and is now reaping the rewards of that decision. After his trip, Yekini was interviewed and described CNG as the best. He said he only spent N1,737 on the gaseous fuel.

In the interview shared on X by @abdullahayofel, Yekini opened the trunk of his car to expose his gas cylinder. Yekini said that, contrary to fears, its engine and air conditioning were still working well after the trip.

Source: Legit.ng