The Presidency has allayed concerns regarding the safety of Compressed Natural Gas-powered vehicles, recently introduced in Nigeria.

While responding to reports on Malaysia’s plan to phase out CNG-powered vehicles by 2025, to protect road users and the public from the potential hazards posed by ageing CNG tanks, Media aide to the President, Bayo Onanuga, clarified that Malaysia’s policy was focused on the safety of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and not Compressed Natural Gas.

He added that Nigeria chose Compressed Natural Gas specifically for its safety and cost-effectiveness, with plans underway to develop domestic tank manufacturing.

Onanuga argued that while Malaysia’s programme for CNG-powered vehicles struggled, achieving only a 0.2% conversion rate over 15 years, nations like India, China, Iran, and Egypt have seen considerable successes.

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