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More CNG conversion centres launched in Abuja, free for transport associations
More CNG conversion centres launched in Abuja, free for transport associations
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative has launched additional conversion centres in Abuja to accelerate the transition of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to the CNG.
Over 30 conversion centres are now in various parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, just as many recognised auto workshops in Lagos have been accredited to convert from petrol/diesel vehicles to the CNG-powered automobiles.
Officials of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and those from the Pi-CNG oversaw the commencement of the exercise in the Federal Capital Territory. Transporters brought in their vehicles for conversion.
Mrs. Omolara Obileye, the initiative’s Coordinator of Business Development and Strategy, spoke during the exercise, highlighting its benefits in reducing fuel dependence.
She said: “We are starting with Abuja and Lagos, and we will keep rolling out. Announcements will be made regularly as we move to each state.
“Private cars are supposed to pay a fraction of the conversion cost, while transport associations enjoy 100 percent free conversion.
“However, the cost depends on the vehicle size because there are different types of vehicles, and we need to understand exactly what we need to configure in the system.
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“We have over 12 conversion centres in the FCT; we will continue to increase the number and update the public.”
The CNG Conversion Centres visited in Abuja include NIPCO Oil and Gas Station at Airport Road, Kia Motors at Utako, Mijo Gas Auto in Jahi, and ABG CNG, Kubwa.
At Mijo Gas Auto, the centre’s head, Mr. Gaurav Goyal, described CNG as very safe and clean.
“So, what we want from every Nigerian is to go green; it will be a very good initiative for bringing down the price of items, including the cost of PMS.
“CNG is not only pocket-friendly, but it will also reduce food prices because transportation will be more cost-effective,” he said.
Mr. Joseph Smith, a CNG engineer, stated that the price of a litre of CNG was N230 at NIPCO Oil and Gas station, adding that a driver could use CNG worth N3,000 to travel from Abuja to Kaduna.
Speaking at another conversion centre in Abuja, Udechukwu Ejike, a Bolt driver, said: “I’m doing this because petrol is far higher in cost than CNG. For instance, in a day, I buy petrol worth about N25,000 to N30,000, but with CNG, I’m spending between N3,500 and N7,000. I’m happy with this initiative, and I advise everyone to consider converting their vehicles from petrol usage to CNG. It is very cheap and good.”
More CNG conversion centres launched in Abuja, free for transport associations
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Late COAS Lagbaja gets CFR honour, buried amid tributes
Late COAS Lagbaja gets CFR honour, buried amid tributes
The late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, was on Friday laid to rest in Abuja, amid tears and tributes.
President Bola Tinubu conferred a posthumous award of the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the late Chief of Army Staff.
The burial took place at the National Cemetery in Abuja to end two days of funeral rites that began in Lagos earlier in the week.
His body was lowered into the grave at exactly 4:41pm after the ceremony that lasted over two hours.
Lagbaja’s casket, draped in Nigeria’s green and white colours, arrived at the cemetery around 3pm in a white funeral wagon after a funeral service at the National Christian Centre in Abuja.
Dignitaries were led to the event by President Bola Tinubu. Others are Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa; Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, and other top government officials and military brass.
President Tinubu announced the conferment of the CFR on the late COAS during the interment at the National Cemetery in Abuja.
The President extolled the virtues of the late warrior, especially his contributions to national security.
According to him, the appointment of Lagbaja as the COAS was one of his finest made so far.
“As an eternal symbol of our appreciation, I have granted the late Chief of Army Staff, the posthumous national honour of the Commander of the Federal Republic of the Niger (CFR),” Tinubu declared.
He thereafter invited the wife of the late COAS, Mariya, to collect the award on behalf of the Lagbaja family amid applause from the congregation.
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Supreme Court dismisses 16 govs suit challenging EFCC legality
Supreme Court dismisses 16 govs suit challenging EFCC legality
The Supreme Court has dismissed the suit by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of the acts establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and two others.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other agencies are the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
In the lead judgment by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji delivered on Friday, the Supreme Court resolved the six issues raised for determination in the suit against the plaintiffs.
The court held that the laws establishing the anti-corruption agencies were validly enacted by the National Assembly within its legislative competence.
It faulted the claim by the plaintiffs that the EFCC Act, being a product of the United Nations convention on corruption, ought to be ratified by majority of the state houses of assembly.
Delivering judgement on Friday, Justice Abba-Aji ruled that “the EFCC Act, which was not established from a treaty but a convention, does not need the ratification of the houses of assembly.”
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Executive Secretary FCDA Hadi Ahmad suspended indefinitely
Executive Secretary FCDA Hadi Ahmad suspended indefinitely
Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, has been suspended indefinitely.
His suspicion was on the order of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister, Lere Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday evening.
No reason was given for the suspension.
Ahmad was directed to hand over to the Director, Engineering Services in the FCDA.
The statement read: “The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, has been suspended indefinitely.
“According to a statement on Thursday, by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, the suspension of Engr Hadi Ahmad is with immediate effect.
“The suspended Executive Secretary has consequently been directed to hand over to the Director of Engineering Services, Engr in the FCDA.”
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