At least 100 youths in Ondo State have received training in compressed natural gas (CNG) operations, vehicle conversion and gas utilisation as part of efforts to prepare young Nigerians for employment and business opportunities in the energy sector.
The programme, facilitated by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in collaboration with JONBISH Oil and Gas Limited, featured a practical demonstration of vehicle conversion to CNG, giving participants firsthand exposure to the technology and its operational processes.
The training, held at Sunview Hotel, Akure, in October, attracted participants from different professional backgrounds, including artisans, motorists, entrepreneurs, engineers and graduates.
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It was designed to equip participants with knowledge of CNG operations, safety procedures, gas utilisation and emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s expanding energy industry.
A major focus was to familiarise the beneficiaries with CNG as an alternative automotive fuel and expose them to the technical and commercial possibilities in the sector.
The practical vehicle-conversion demonstration allowed participants to observe how vehicles are adapted to use compressed natural gas and gain insight into the processes involved.
The programme also highlighted potential opportunities in employment, entrepreneurship and technical skills development, particularly as Nigeria seeks to expand the use of gas as an alternative fuel.
The Ondo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Segun Omoyofunmi, represented the state government at the training.
The collaboration between the NCDMB and JONBISH was aimed at strengthening local expertise and encouraging greater participation of young Nigerians in the energy industry.
The organisers said the initiative was expected to promote technical capacity development, raise awareness of opportunities in the gas sector and support youth involvement in the country's transition towards cleaner energy alternatives.
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