Innoson’s CNG Automobile Plant To Be Commission By Tinubu Jan 2025
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) plant for the construction of vehicles that use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will be ready for commissioning by President Bola Tinubu in January, 2025.
This was revealed by the Chairman of Innoson Motor, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, on Thursday during a facility visit to the company by the Minister for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo.
Chief Chukwuma noted that the idea of constructing the plant is an effort to cue into President Tinubu’s agenda and plans of shifting from the era of using petrol (fuel) for automobiles to the era of using compressed natural gas (CNG) for that purpose.
He said, “The Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu has good plans. The president is making efforts to ensure that we come to an era when Compressed Natural Gas is used as an alternative fuel for cars in Nigeria.
“CNG is a natural gas under pressure that remains clear, odourless and non-corrosive. It can be used as an alternative to conventional petrol and diesel fuels.
“In using CNG, there is reduction in noise and air pollution compared to when petrol or diesel is used. CNG will also provide energy security.
“In Nigeria, the unpredictability of the petrol market often leads to scarcity of fuel, etc. During these times, petrol is usually sold at a very high price, and this directly increases the cost of transport, and of every other thing indirectly.
“This makes it more difficult for Nigerians to cope. This is why the used of CNG automobiles is indispensable.
“CNG Car will require lower routine maintenance in comparison to conventional fuel automobiles. CNG vehicles have more efficient engines, longer-lasting spark plugs, and reduced routine oil change.
“Being a gas, CNG just disappears into the air when there is a leakage, therefore reducing its probability to cause fire outbreak.
“We have confidence in President Tinubu’s administration in ensuring that this initiative is sustained. We in IVM company are committed to supporting the president in ensuring that this lofty idea is carried out.
“This plant is where we will be constructing vehicles that use CNG. This is a transition in motion; and we hope to complete the plant soon; and in the next eight months, we’ll call Mr. President to commission it.”
The Minister for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, while speaking, lauded Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing for cuing into the federal government’s agenda.
“I’m impressed with what I’ve seen today, and I commend the effort of the chairman of IVM for what he has done. What I see today is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s aspiration, and today, the president will be very happy to know that one of his subjects is building this new plant to catch up with his administration’s aspiration in the use of CNG.
“Mr. President, during our last execution council meeting, spoke passionately about the use of CNG and CNG vehicles in the country, and he has directed all ministries and agencies to take advantage of it all.
“And by the grace of God, we have an illustrious son of Nigeria, who is as passionate in developing CNG automobiles as the president himself,” he said.
