Nigeria’s indigenous automobile manufacturing company, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), has unveiled its latest innovation, Innoson LNG/CNG Gas Truck, Bus, and Cars at its factory in Nnewi, Anambra state.
The showcase of the CNG vehicles took place at the company’s
factory in Nnewi, Anambra State.
The vehicles range from trucks, mini-buses, ambulances, long
buses, SUVs, and several others.
Speaking during the unveiling, the Chief Executive Officer,
IVM, Dr. Innocent Chukwuma assured Nigerians of the safety of CNG Vehicles and
the availability of various kinds of cars.
“We manufacture according to demand, and we manufactured
these buses because there is a demand for them now. During the COVID-19
Pandemic, we produced more ambulances, so we are on the ground and ready to
produce.
“CNG vehicles bring a solution to total dependence on one or
two kinds of vehicles.
“The CNG vehicles are a solution, that’s why we produce
them. We made space for CNG, LNG, and Fuel so that anyone available in an area
can be used to drive the vehicles. Electric cars, biogas, and solar-powered
vehicles are also produced in this factory.”
Similarly, the Governor of Anambra State, represented by the
Commissioner for Industry, Anambra state, Mr. Christian Udechukwu stated that
the state is gearing up to provide solutions to the challenges facing Nigerians
because of the removal of subsidies.
In his words, “We are aware that Innoson has renewable
technologies, CNG, LNG and Solar powered technologies that can contribute to
the mass transport system in Nigeria and other national solutions”.
“The withdrawal of the subsidy has created a shock and the
price of fuel has increased by almost 200% leading to restiveness in the
Nigerian Labour Congress, the trade unions, and other Nigerians. The cost of
transportation has risen apparently and one of the ways the government can
alleviate that is by introducing mass transit systems that run on alternative
energies as well as fuel. The more you have the ones that run on gas and solar,
the greater the chances of a stable fuel price due to the existence of choices
and Innoson offers that”.
He also added that local manufacturing and empowered
industries are needed in Nigeria to boost the economy and shrink the national
debt profile. All we need is for the industries and everyone else to look to
local solutions and Innoson is one.”
The Head of Corporate Communications, IVM, Mr. Cornel Osigwe
pointed out the advantages of Natural Gas Vehicles and the need to patronize
local manufacturers. According to him, “Gas has high combustion rate than fuel.
So generally, gas is more environmentally friendly. Nigerians are used to
petrol cars but the abundance of natural gas has provided sustainable
alternatives to all.
The Head of Corporate Communications, IVM, Mr. Cornel Osigwe
pointed out the advantages of Natural Gas Vehicles and the need to patronize
local manufacturers. According to him, “Gas has high combustion rate than fuel.
So generally, gas is more environmentally friendly. Nigerians are used to
petrol cars but the abundance of natural gas has provided sustainable
alternatives to all.
“Transportation is very crucial to economic development.
Beyond the movement of people from one place to another, it also facilitates
the quick and effective distribution of goods and services.
“At this stage in Nigeria’s development, better
transportation options are the perfect solution to the rising dependence on
petrol and diesel to meet the transportation needs of over 200 million persons.
“Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, an indigenous car
manufacturing company has produced hundreds of CNG-powered vehicles suitable
for Nigerian and African Roads.”