The Nigerian government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu has insisted that Compressed Natural Gas (CNG-powered) vehicles are safe for usage.

The government had announced the opening of an application portal for Nigerians who desire to convert their vehicles from Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

This step was taken to provide Nigerians with workable solutions to the hike in the fuel price.

President Tinubu’s belief is that investment in CNG will make Nigerians to forget about the fuel price hikes.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that Malaysia announced that it will ban natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on June 30, 2025, prohibiting the registration of new NGVs starting from July 1, 2025, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

The decision was prompted by safety concerns, as typical NGV tanks have a safe usage period of 15 years.

With NGV modifications and installations peaking from 1995 to 2014, many tanks in use today have likely reached the end of their lifespan.

Reacting, President Tinubu’s presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga clarified that Malaysia’s policy was focused on the safety of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), not CNG.

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

Onanuga wrote, “Some clarification on Malaysia’s plan to phase out CNG-powered vehicles:

“The Malaysian issue relates to the safety of LPG, NOT CNG. In the original report, Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated, ‘There are also some car owners who have modified their vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, which are very dangerous.’

“NGV covers both CNG and LPG. Nigeria, in its transition, has adopted CNG ONLY, not both, due to valid safety and cost concerns regarding LPG.”

Onanuga further noted, “Malaysia’s programme for CNG-powered vehicles struggled, achieving only a 0.2% conversion rate over 15 years. By contrast, nations like India, China, Iran, and Egypt have seen considerable success.”

He added that Malaysia faced difficulties in replacing 15-year-old tanks due to limited manufacturing capacity, while Nigeria, in its first year of adopting CNG, is already addressing this.

https://saharareporters.com/2024/11/07/tinubu-government-defends-cng-vehicles-safety-says-nigeria-will-plan-better-malaysia

Tinubu should forget this CNG idea. It has barely been adopted and the price has doubled. What will happen by the time it is in full use?

Come on shut it.

You can't manage Electricity, na CNG you wan manage

E go better for Nigeria.

All we need is patience and we will be fine.

Tinubu is a definition of failure. I pity any one hoping on him to make Nigeria work

Tinubu is a wise man.

The CNG initiative is a game changer for Nigeria.

tundegan:
Tinubu is a wise man.

The CNG initiative is a game changer for Nigeria.

Once everyone converts to CNG, tinubu will triple the price of CNG.

Nigeria will Plan better than Malaysia

Joke of the Century 😂😂😂😜😂😜

Nigeria can never come close to Malaysia in terms of Good Living conditions. Technology , Economy , Development , Education ......etc
Not even in a Million years

tundegan:
Tinubu is a wise man.

The CNG initiative is a game changer for Nigeria.

See this one talking.

Person wey no get keke dey put mouth for car matter.

Game changer how...? U will use #1million to 1.7million to fix CNG how is it a game changer?

I AM ASKING U BIG HEAD?

President Tinubu is doing great.

The CNG initiative is a game changer for many Nigerians.

Toh

Yeah I believe Tinubu

Afterall Nigeria transitioned from a palm oil to crude oil economy successfully while Malaysia is still stuck with palm oil

We're better at these things than that backwards country

No wonder their citizens are japaing to our country

Rossikk:


GET RID OF YOUR INFERIORITY COMPLEX.

THAT YOU GOT SOMETHING WRONG IN THE PAST DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE AN INFERIOR BEING WHO WILL ALWAYS GET IT WRONG.

THAT IS A SICK, DEMENTED WAY TO REASON.

Do you even understand the issues or your own is to be whipping up sentiments?

Malaysia is telling us that cng are not as efficient as its being touted

In fact, in Malaysia, conversion to cng is free and conversion back to petrol is free as well

Also cng tanks have a lifespan of 15 years after which they become unsafe

These are the lessons we should learn from Malaysia instead of the rubbish you're typing

Kukutente23:


Do you even understand the issues or your own is to be whipping up sentiments?

Malaysia is telling us that cng are not as efficient as its being touted

In fact, in Malaysia, conversion to cng is free and conversion back to petrol is free as well

Also cng tanks have a lifespan of 15 years after which they become unsafe

These are the lessons we should learn from Malaysia instead of the rubbish you're typing

WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY ALL THIS INSTEAD OF TALKING RUBBISH ABOUT 'PALM OIL' AND 'JAPA'?

YOU WERE THE ONE TYPING RUBBISH FROM YOUR INFERIORITY COMPLEX HEAD.

NEXT TIME, STATE THE FACTS, NOT SELF-LOATHING TRASH.

Tinubu, his ministers, members of NASS don't use CNG powered vehicles.... Why are many Nigerians stupid? If it was safe they would've used it. Many cars converted to CNG may explode when the heat harmattan season starts early January to April next year.....

Plan what? Nigeria own is going to be worst by the time made in ABA starts trooping into the market.