In a significant step towards achieving cleaner transportation and reducing reliance on diesel, Lagos on Wednesday hosted a national workshop under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi), focusing on retrofitting diesel-powered vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
Held at Landmark Towers, the 2025 Fuel with CNG Diesel Retrofit Program Workshop brought together top government officials, leaders in the automotive industry, environmental experts, fleet operators, and green technology innovators.
Coordinator of the P-CNGi Initiative, Engineer Michael Oluwagbemi, said the workshop demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to decarbonizing Nigeria’s transport sector while boosting job creation and improving public health.
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“We are not just retrofitting engines—we are reimagining Nigeria’s energy future,” Oluwagbemi said in his keynote address. “Our goal is to cut emissions, reduce urban air pollution, and build a resilient green economy through sustainable mobility solutions.”
The event featured practical training sessions for auto technicians, as well as panel discussions on key issues such as regulatory frameworks, infrastructure needs, and financing models for CNG conversions.
Participants lauded the workshop’s hands-on approach and its alignment with Nigeria’s broader climate goals.
Many described it as a timely intervention that could transform the country’s road transport landscape and reduce the economic strain caused by diesel dependency.
The Lagos workshop forms part of a series of nationwide engagements by P-CNGi to fast-track the adoption of CNG as a safer, cleaner, and more affordable energy alternative across Nigeria.