JUST IN: Nigerian authorities speak out as CNG powered vehicle causes powerful explosion in Edo

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Benin City, Edo state - The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) has described the explosion of a CNG-powered vehicle in Benin City, Edo state, as "unfortunate".

In a statement on Thursday afternoon, October 17, obtained by Legit.ng, the Presidential CNG Initiative said the incident involved an illegally modified vehicle at a NIPCO CNG Station.

'Police investigating Edo explosion' - PCNGI

The PCNGI said no life was lost. It commiserated with those injured in the incident.

The PCNGI also noted that the safe handling of all hydrocarbons is critical to their safe use.

The statement reads:

"A close examination of the cylinder in question in Benin City shows it was welded and modified and not an approved for use for CNG."The police, regulatory authorities and management of NIPCO are undertaking a painstaking investigation of the incident and we are coordinating with them."

Furthermore, the PCNGI said the incident reiterated the impetus of its soon-to-be-launched Nigeria Gas Vehicle Monitoring System "to tackle any bad actors in the ecosystem".

It also called on all stakeholders to cooperate with the new system of regulation and ensure full compliance.

The PCNGI vowed:

"Only accredited conversion centres must be patronized and safe handling of CNG just like petrol ensures the safety of all."

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Source: Legit.ng