By Peter Omopo
The Lagos State Government has launched a one-month intensive training programme on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion for 500 polytechnic students from across the South-West region.
The initiative, which began this week in Lagos, was announced in a statement on Thursday by the Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation, Bolanle Ogunlola.
Organised by the Mojisola Olayinka Fatungase Edema Foundation in partnership with the South-West Zone of the National Association of Polytechnic Students, the training is themed “The Future of CNG in Nigeria: Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow.” It aims to equip students with practical skills to support President Bola Tinubu’s national CNG drive.
The flag-off ceremony was held at Yaba College of Technology and drew participation from key government officials, industry experts, and other stakeholders.
Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who spoke at the event, emphasised the environmental benefits of adopting CNG as a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels. He noted that the initiative would not only empower students with relevant technical knowledge but also contribute to Nigeria’s transition toward sustainable energy use.
