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Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by NLCreator: 7:12pm On Oct 17
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has reacted to the explosion that occurred at a NIPCO filling station in Edo State when a car using CNG was getting a refill.

PCNGI is a component of the palliative intervention of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration “directed at providing succor to the masses occasioned by the transitive hardships of the fuel subsidy removal policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria,” according to information on its website.

The explosion reportedly occurred on Wednesday at a NIPCO CNG Station at Ikpoba Hill in Benin City.

The PCNGI, in a statement issued on Thursday titled, “Safety Incident at NIPCO Benin City”, said the explosion was caused by an illegally modified and welded cylinder which is not approved and fit for CNG use.



Though no life was lost in the incident, videos making the rounds on the internet showed that several persons were injured while the trunk of the affected vehicle was shattered.



Some witnesses in the viral videos said the cylinder might have been fabricated by a local welder, suggesting potential flaws in its construction.

In its statement, the PCNGI said the police, regulatory authorities and the management of NIPCO are undertaking a painstaking investigation of the incident and that it is coordinating with them in the investigation.

The statement reads, “The Presidential CNG Initiative notes the unfortunate incident that involved an illegally modified vehicle at a NIPCO CNG Station at Ikpoba Hill in Benin City on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

“The PCNGI commiserate with those injured in this avoidable incident, and thankful that no lives were lost.

“The PCNGI also notes that safe handling of all hydrocarbons is critical to their safe use. A close examination of the cylinder in question in Benin City shows it was welded and modified and not approved for use for CNG.

“The police, regulatory authorities and management of NIPCO are undertaking a painstaking investigation of the incident and we are coordinating with them.



“This incident reiterates the impetus of the PCNGI and our partners on the soon to be launched Nigeria Gas Vehicle Monitoring System at SON, NMDPRA, NADDC and FRSC to tackle any bad actors in the ecosystem that seeks to make this safer, cheaper, cleaner and more reliable source of fueling risky for all.

“We also call on all stakeholders to cooperate with the new system of regulation and ensure full compliance.

“Only accredited conversion centers must be patronized and safe handling of CNG just like petrol ensures safety of all.


https://saharareporters.com/2024/10/17/tinubu-presidential-cng-initiative-blames-cng-vehicle-explosion-during-refill-edo
Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by Donkoso: 7:13pm On Oct 17
T pain the devil reincarnate.

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Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by TornApart: 7:25pm On Oct 17
All speculations, no hard facts yet and it's almost 48hours after...

PCNG Initiative heading for the rocks!

Na wa.
Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by Okoroawusa: 7:28pm On Oct 17
Donkoso:
T pain the devil reincarnate.
7 more years and you will rest. That's if you want to rest o! If not then another 8 years of Shettima's presidency will be enough for you to rest.

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Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by nedu666: 7:30pm On Oct 17
See cng, see your life. The choice is yours
Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by PALLERMO: 7:31pm On Oct 17
God will surely judge all who supported and voted this evil clueless and confused government inshallah 🙏

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Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by ClearFlair: 7:37pm On Oct 17
Factory fitted CNG cars are considered safe, but can't say the same about converted ones. Proceed with caution

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Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by Kukutenla: 7:41pm On Oct 17
The PCNGi scam will not tell us how much it will cost to convert a car at its partners
Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by tnerro1(m): 7:45pm On Oct 17
Don’t risk your life, if it was not manufactured in the factory directly, run ooo. Nigerians with very poor maintenance caulture dey convert to CNG. One school say dem wan convert their school bus to CNG, dem nearly fight for PTA meeting 😁😂😅😂😂

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Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by glasshouse(m): 9:20pm On Oct 17
The government is trying by all means to reduce population drastically .
Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by Editorialtimes: 9:20pm On Oct 17
shocked
Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by Kobojunkie: 9:29pm On Oct 17
NLCreator:
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has reacted to the explosion that occurred at a NIPCO filling station in Edo State when a car using CNG was getting a refill.
PCNGI is a component of the palliative intervention of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration “directed at providing succor to the masses occasioned by the transitive hardships of the fuel subsidy removal policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria,” according to information on its website.
The explosion reportedly occurred on Wednesday at a NIPCO CNG Station at Ikpoba Hill in Benin City.
The PCNGI, in a statement issued on Thursday titled, “Safety Incident at NIPCO Benin City”, said the explosion was caused by an illegally modified and welded cylinder which is not approved and fit for CNG use.
CNG small vehicles have been banned in most of India, China, and the EU. So, why is Nigeria promoting CNG as if the next best thing? undecided

Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by Bobloco: 9:53pm On Oct 17
A Nairalander did asked, is Tinubu's All black Armored Cadillac escalade SUV CNG powered?
Re: Tinubu PCNGI Reacts As CNG Vehicle Explodes In Edo by Bobloco: 9:56pm On Oct 17
Okoroawusa:

7 more years and you will rest. That's if you want to rest o! If not then another 8 years of Shettima's presidency will be enough for you to rest.

Where is the 20 CNG powered buses Tinubu launched at the state house recently?

Why is Tinubu's All black Armored Cadillac escalade SUV not powered by CNG?

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