The management of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) yesterday alerted Nigerians to an alleged campaign of calumny from a suspended partnering firm, restating its commitment to adherence to global quality standards.
In a statement in Abuja, the PCNGI said the attacks by the group under the auspices of the Independent Conversion Sector (ICS), will not deter it from ensuring that all firms within its purview caught engaging in sharp practices are dealt with.
The PCNGI is a federal government programme aimed at promoting the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable alternative to traditional fuels like petrol and diesel. It seeks to achieve this by incentivising CNG adoption, facilitating investment in CNG infrastructure, and promoting regulation to drive growth.
“The attention of the management of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) has been drawn to the sponsored smear attack campaign by a certain group known as Independent Conversion Sector (ICS). The known individual behind the group is Mr. Charles Goriola Yakub of C & L Smart Energy Limited, Lokogoma, Abuja.
“Records show that C & L Smart Energy was part of the PCNGI Conversion Incentive Programme up until December 2024 when it was suspended due to sharp practices of selling government kits otherwise meant to be installed for free for commercial operators at prices ranging from N200,000 to N1.2 million.