The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has warned the public against the use of substandard and uncertified compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders.
In a statement on Saturday, the SON said the organisation has robust and effective regulatory measures in place.
The agency said the measures are to ensure that all CNG equipment and conversion kits conform to approved standards before being certified for public use.
“The conformity assessment schemes are designed to prevent the import, manufacturing, and use of substandard products,” SON said.
The SON said it was partnering with the presidential CNG initiative (P-CNGi) and other relevant government bodies, to finalise the Nigerian gas vehicle monitoring system (NGVMS).
According to the statement, the platform would provide centralised monitoring and surveillance of CNG systems, ensuring that only vehicles equipped with approved conversion kits could access petrol at retail outlets.
“The NGVMS will also offer a database of approved CNG equipment and suppliers, which will go a long way in preventing substandard installations and further mitigate the associated risks,” SON said.
“This initiative reassures the public that CNG safety is top priority and reaffirms SON’s commitment to ensuring the safe use of CNG in Nigeria.
“It also urges all stakeholders to prioritise safety and recognise that LPG and other gas cylinders are not suitable for CNG containment.”
