The Nigerian Army has successfully converted nearly 60 vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and secured over $2 million in funding for further expansion.
Maj.-Gen. Adekunle Adeyinka, Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST), announced this in Benin City while opening the 2025 Combined First and Second Quarter Conference of the corps.
As part of its sustainability efforts, the corps has also launched the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNG) to acquire:
5,000 additional conversion kits
Five conversion centers
Five mobile refueling units
Ten buses
One electric vehicle bus
Adeyinka highlighted the corps' achievements in logistics transformation, emphasizing improvements in fuel supply infrastructure and the recovery of critical war logistics functions. He reiterated the army’s commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and proactive service delivery.
The two-day conference, attended by senior officers, commanders, and logisticians, aims to review past achievements, address logistical challenges, and enhance service delivery.
Adeyinka urged officers to engage in frank discussions and contribute innovative ideas to strengthen the army’s logistics operations while aligning with the Chief of Army Staff’s vision.
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