I’m Not Against CNG Conversion, Says Varsity Don 

Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia

A Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Prof. Bello Kamal, has refuted publications in some sections of the media on his stand on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion.

Some sections of the media had reported that Kamal, who is the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences at the National NOUN Abujazl, 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, Wednesday, refuted the report which has caused widespread attention and commentary, especially at a time when there is still scepticism about the use of CNG in some quarters. 

Kamal, who is also the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Association of Nigeria Public Administrators (ANPA), said: “I am not against the CNG car conversion policy of the President Ahmed 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 mediums have 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 CNG car conversion policy.”

He also alluded to the fact that he feels some of these mediums may have been sponsored to paint him black, or have been contracted by opposition elements to water down the efforts of the government, particularly in the area of CNG conversion. 

“I should also not forget to add, 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 them to the court of law should they refuse to act honourably.

“Once again, for the purpose of clarity, I, Professor Kamal Bello, a Professor of Politics and Administration, is fully in support of the CNG car conversion policy of the Federal Government. I also urge the FG to expedite action on its promise of providing more conversion centres and its plan on making it more affordable for Nigerians.”