The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) on Thursday deplored the explosion caused by an illegally modified vehicle at a NIPCO CNG Station at Ikpoba Hill in Benin City on Wednesday.
The PCNGI commiserated with those injured in this avoidable incident, and was thankful that no lives were lost, even as it noted that safe handling of all hydrocarbon products is critical to their safe use.
In a post via its social media handles, the PCNGI explained that “a close examination of the cylinder in question in Benin City shows it was welded and modified and not an 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.”
