Firm to train technicians on autogas conversion
Autolady Engineering Technology Limited is set to train 1,000 technicians and non-technicians nationwide on converting gasoline vehicles to gas-powered engines to mitigate climate change and rising fuel prices.
This is contained in a statement issued by Ms. Joyce Daser-Adams, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm, on Saturday in Abuja.
“The training is also a measure taken to accelerate the Federal Government’s Autogas policy aimed at achieving its 2060 Net-zero carbon reduction agenda.
“The training seeks to empower technicians with the required technical know-how on safe autogas conversion using Compressed Natural gas, which is more affordable in the face of rising fuel costs.
“The training will also follow workshop attachments for professional proficiency and professional certifications,” she said.
She said it is estimated that by the year 2030, cars-on-gas adoption would have significantly contributed to mitigating the impact of climate change and helping to meet National Gas Expansion Programme targets
Daser-Adams said the series of trainings, which will take place nationwide, would start in Lagos for a one-week intensive programme for experienced and inexperienced technicians.
She said the firm had converted vehicles for several organisations, including those belonging to the Nigerian Police Force, The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, and the NNPC.
“We call on the National Automotive Design and Development Council as an agency for the automotive sector to collaborate and support our initiative to reduce the cost of training technicians.
“This is due to the high cost of conversion of gasoline and diesel vehicles to Autogas vehicles, an issue of concern since the launch of the National Gas Expansion Programme,” she said.
Autolady Engineering Technology Limited is an indigenous firm based in Abuja and a subsidiary of Autogas Nigeria.
In 2021, it collaborated with other technical partners to train over 150 technicians across the country on autogas conversion.
