Kwara State University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two Chinese firms to initiate large-scale commercial conversion of petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas and electric vehicles.
The Vice-Chancellor of KWASU, Jimoh Shaykh- Luqman, disclosed this to journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Friday, stating that the institution has successfully converted three vehicles to electric and one to CNG.
According to the Vice-Chancellor, “The university has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two Chinese firms to realise this rare initiative,” adding that KWASU is the first institution in the country to achieve this feat with the involvement of the two Chinese firms.
He explained that partnering with reputable companies for the supply of CNG conversion kits is a proactive step to ensure quality and avoid substandard products that could pose safety risks. KWASU aims to carry out conversions on a large scale to make this cost-saving initiative accessible to more people.
