500 POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS BEGIN CNG CONVERSION TRAINING IN LAGOS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
A total of 500 polytechnic students from across South-West Nigeria have begun a specialized Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion training programme in Lagos, aimed at equipping young Nigerians with the skills to drive the country’s clean energy transition.
The month-long training, which officially kicked off at Yaba College of Technology, is an initiative of the Mojisola Olayinka Fatungase Edema (MOFE) Foundation in collaboration with the South-West Zone of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS). Themed “The Future of CNG in Nigeria: Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow,” the programme is focused on developing hands-on expertise in CNG vehicle conversion and maintenance.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, underscored the significance of adopting cleaner fuels like CNG in achieving Nigeria’s environmental and climate goals. He noted that CNG is a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative that produces fewer emissions than petrol or diesel and plays a critical role in reducing the nation’s carbon footprint.
Mr. Osiyemi described the programme as a strategic move to not only promote sustainable energy practices but also build a skilled workforce that can meet the future demands of Nigeria’s evolving transport and energy sectors. He urged participants to embrace the training with dedication, noting that it would be delivered by top industry professionals and culminate in a certification of completion.
In her keynote address, former National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), Engr. Funmilade Akingbagbohun, highlighted the programme’s dual value in advancing both youth empowerment and national energy sustainability. She explained that embracing Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves through CNG adoption could reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, conserve foreign exchange, and enhance national energy security.
“By equipping 500 talented polytechnic students with specialized knowledge and practical skills in CNG technology, we are laying a strong foundation for the future of this industry in Nigeria,” she said. “You, the trainees, are not just learning a trade—you are becoming pioneers in a movement that will shape a sustainable tomorrow.”
Also present at the event were officials from the Lagos State Ministries of Youth and Social Development, Energy and Mineral Resources, along with leading experts and stakeholders from the energy and transportation sectors, who expressed optimism about the programme’s long-term impact.
The training represents a major step in Nigeria’s broader clean energy drive, aligning with the federal government’s National Gas Expansion Programme and other ongoing climate action efforts.
The event was coordinated by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation and endorsed by various industry stakeholders committed to building a greener, more self-reliant energy future.
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