Nigerian Army Inaugurates CNG Conversion Centres

In a significant move towards sustaining the green energy transition initiative, the Nigerian Army has successfully converted over 30 of its operational vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
Consequently, it has inaugurated the state-of-the-art Ultramodern Multipurpose Auto Care Service and CNG Conversion Centre in Jahi District, Federal Capital Territory.
The centre, operated by Luftreiber Automobile, offers a wide range of services, including car maintenance, spray painting, body armouring, window glass fortification, car wraps, and the key service of CNG conversion.
Speaking durng the inauguration, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, expressed pride in the Army’s role as the pilot in the CNG conversion project, facilitated by the Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG).
Lagbaja, who noted that the initiative had already converted 30 Army vehicles to CNG, said plans are underway to convert an additional 70.
He restated that the shift aligned with the broader goals of the Tinubu administration to lower transportation costs and reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels by promoting the use of locally produced, cheaper, and cleaner natural gas.
Highlighting the financial and environmental benefits of the transition, Lagbaja said “with CNG, the Nigerian Army is significantly lowering its operational costs compared to other fuel types”.
He noted that the centre would not only promote the use of CNG in Abuja, but also provide valuable job opportunities and skill development for unemployed Nigerian youths.
The COAS assured that CNG is safe, cost-effective, and reliable, based on rigorous testing by the Army.
Lagbaja hinted at plans to establish additional conversion centres to handle more complex operational vehicle conversions, reinforcing the Army’s commitment to this green energy initiative.
The Managing Director, Luftreiber Automobile, Junaid Raza, emphasized the company’s dedication to addressing the automotive needs of Nigerians, particularly in light of the high fuel costs and scarcity, insisting that the CNG conversion centre would play a crucial role in providing an environmentally friendly energy solution.
The centre’s chairman, Dr. Bright Ochefu, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering top-quality services to its customers, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction.