- The workshop aims to create a blueprint for skill development and standardized procedures in the conversion, calibration, and maintenance of these new automotive energy sources
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) plans to validate National Occupational Standards for electric and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversion and maintenance.
Joseph Osanipin, NADDC’s Director-General, shared this during a recent workshop on national standards for auto gas vehicles in Nasarawa.
The workshop aims to create a blueprint for skill development and standardized procedures in the conversion, calibration, and maintenance of these new automotive energy sources.
Osanipin highlighted the potential job creation and reduced greenhouse gas emissions upon National Assembly approval, aligning with the government’s agenda, including establishing more CNG stations in Abuja.
He said, “If we achieve what the Federal Government wants us to achieve with autogas, it will reduce the dependency on PMS and diesel and mitigate environmental concerns. It will also create more jobs and wealth for the nation.”
According to Osanipin, the essence of the workshop was to ensure that the input of all relevant stakeholders was captured in the making of this national document.
He added, “This is in line with international best practices, it is expected that the document will come out of this effort at international standards and help to drive the auto sector to global standards.”
He emphasised the significance of the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan 2023 – 2033, relaunched by the Federal Government in 2023, aimed at revitalising the automotive industry and fostering sustainable growth through technological and skills development.
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