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• Inaugurates working group on national carbon budget
The Federal Government has unveiled new National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria’s automotive sector.
The initiative also aims to create jobs and promote a greener economy.
Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Enoh, said this during the public presentation of the NOS for the conversion, calibration and maintenance of auto gas-powered vehicles in Abuja.
The event also featured the unveiling of CNG retrofitting guidelines by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC).
Enoh said the development signalled the government’s commitment to clean energy transition, skills development and industrial competitiveness.
“This is a demonstration of leadership in action. Under President Bola Tinubu, we’re not just talking about policy, we’re implementing real reforms.
“The automotive sector has the potential to drive job creation, industrialisation and GDP growth.”
He noted that the new NOS and safety guidelines would strengthen the auto gas market, attract investors and equip Nigerian youths with practical technical skills.
The minister commended the Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG) and NADDC for advancing the alternative energy agenda.
NADDC Director-General, Mr Joseph Osanipin, said the standards were developed in collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) under the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
He said the NOS covered conversion, calibration and maintenance of gas-powered and electric vehicles, including hybrid models.
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In another development, the government inaugurated a technical working group to develop a national carbon budget for Nigeria as part of efforts to address climate change and meet international commitments under the Paris agreement.
Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ engagement on the development of the carbon budget.
“Nigeria stands at a crucial juncture in addressing the climate challenges that threaten our environment, economy and social fabric.”
Lawal emphasised that the move reflects Nigeria’s commitment to fulfilling its climate obligations, while aligning national policies with sustainable economic growth, social development and environmental preservation.
According to the minister, the development of a carbon budget was not merely a technical exercise but a national imperative that required input from all sectors of society.
He said members of the technical group were drawn from the energy, transport, agriculture, water resources, financial sectors, civil society organisations, academia, youth and women-led climate groups, among others.
“Nigeria is committed to addressing climate change through ambitious emission reduction targets as outlined in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the implementation of relevant legislation.”
He noted that government agencies would provide strategic oversight, while civil society organisations would serve as advocates and watchdogs to ensure transparency and inclusiveness.
He added that the private sector would play a key role in innovation and sustainable practices, while academia and development partners would provide technical insights, funding and capacity building.
“A well-structured carbon budget will help Nigeria monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions effectively, contribute to global mitigation targets, protect ecosystems and enhance resilience against climate impacts, such as flooding, drought and desertification,” he said.
