In a groundbreaking initiative towards sustainability, the Nigerian Army has successfully converted over 30 of its operational vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
This move marks a significant step as the Army becomes the first branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces to adopt this environmentally friendly technology.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, officially launched the Ultramodern Multipurpose Auto Care Service and CNG Conversion Centre in the Jahi District of the Federal Capital Territory.
Operated by Luftreiber Automobile, the centre offers a variety of services including car maintenance, spray painting, body armouring, window glass fortification, car wraps, and most notably, CNG conversion.
Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday, Lagbaja expressed his pride in the Army’s involvement in the pilot CNG conversion project, which is part of the broader Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG).
He revealed that 30 Army vehicles have already been converted to CNG, with plans to convert an additional 70 vehicles.
“With CNG, the Nigerian Army is significantly lowering its operational costs compared to other fuel types,” Lagbaja stated.
He emphasized the financial and environmental benefits of the initiative, noting that CNG offers a safer, cost-effective, and reliable alternative to conventional fuels.
The COAS also highlighted the centre’s potential to boost the adoption of CNG in Abuja, create job opportunities, and provide skill development for unemployed Nigerian youths.
He assured that the CNG technology, thoroughly tested by the Army, is a safe and dependable energy source for the nation’s future.
