By David Christopher, Lafia
Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at the National Open University of Nigeria, Noun, Bello Kamaal, on Wednesday refuted the publication in a section of the media on his stand on Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, converson.
A section of the media had published that the Kamaal, who is the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, vowed not to convert his car to CNG.
But the university don during a chat with select journalists in Keffi, headquarters of Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, refuted the report which has caused widespread attention and commentary, especially at a time when there is still skepticism about the use of CNG.
Kamaal, who is also the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Association of Nigeria Public Administrators, ANPA, said: “I am not against the CNG car conversion policy of the President Bola Tinubu-led government. In fact, it is a right step in the right direction, putting into consideration the fuel crisis facing our country, and indeed the climate crisis facing the globe.
“It is however unfortunate that some organisations twisted my sincere concern as regards affordability and the provision of more CNG conversion centres across the country, to represent a hardline position of not supporting the policy”.
Professor Kamaal also alluded to the fact that he feels some of these media organisations may have been sponsored or contracted by opposition elements to water down the efforts of government, particularly in the area of CNG conversion.
“I strongly believe they have been contracted to stampede the CNG conversion policy or have been sponsored to paint me black, either way, I have contacted my legal team to request for the retraction of the mischievous publication. We will be forced to sue themshould they refuse to act honourably.
“Once again, for the purpose of clarity, I, am fully in support of the CNG car conversion policy of the federal government. I also urge government to expedite action on its promise of providing more conversion centres and its plan on making it more affordable for Nigerians”.
