By Rasheedat Oladele
Asiko, a leading provider of clean energy solutions, has initiated a groundbreaking LPG autogas adoption and utilization trial in Kano, Nigeria, with the aim of expediting fuel transition and enhancing gas penetration across the nation.
To inaugurate the autogas trial program in Kano, Asiko successfully converted two minibuses and five Keke Napep vehicles to operate on autogas.
Additionally, the company established an autogas filling station to facilitate convenient refueling for the converted vehicles.
By embarking on this innovative autogas trial project, Asiko intends to evaluate tangible outcomes and effects while simultaneously boosting the conversion rate for autogas-powered vehicles throughout the state.
The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, commended the autogas trial initiative, expressing his enthusiasm for its potential impact. Represented by Ma’ikagama Kano, Bello Idi Wudil, the Emir stated that the people of Kano would embrace autogas as an affordable and cleaner alternative to PMS (Premium Motor Spirit).
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The Emir further anticipated significant benefits for the youth of Kano, particularly in the realm of employment opportunities, as the operational running of the autogas plant would require a considerable workforce.
Felix Ekundayo, the Managing Director of Asiko Energy, elucidated that the LPG autogas trial aims to showcase to the people of Kano state that tricycles, cars, minibuses, generators, and other vehicle operators affected by the removal of petrol subsidies have a viable alternative.
Addressing concerns about safety, Ekundayo emphasized that the autogas tank is impact-resistant, durable, and capable of withstanding physical clashes or collisions without rupturing or breaking.
Muhammad Ibrahim, Chairman of the National Gas Expansion Program in the Office of Petroleum Gas, lauded Asiko’s initiative as auspicious and epoch-making.
He highlighted that Asiko’s autogas trial is the first of its kind in the country, encompassing conversion kits and a training center for autogas technicians.
Ibrahim asserted that Asiko’s efforts align with the government’s commitment, as articulated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to provide accessible, clean, and affordable alternatives to petroleum following the removal of petrol subsidies.
He also confirmed plans to extend the facility to all local governments in the state, underlining the significance of Asiko’s contribution to the realization of sustainable and cleaner energy solutions.
