The Federal Government has assured Nigerians and all key stakeholders of adequate promotion of Low Sulphur Fuels and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the country.
Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while inaugurating the Inter-Agency Committee on Fuels, charged with promoting the use of low Sulphur Fuels and CNG in the country.
The minister explained that the use of cleaner fuels would significantly reduce air pollution and human health challenges caused by high sulphur in petroleum products.
He stated that high sulphur fuels had been linked to rising cases of asthma attacks, acute/chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive lung diseases and many other ailments.
Lawal further stated that the Nigeria Industrial Standards for Sulphur concentration in Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene had been reviewed which was made possible by the ministry’s mandate and support from the critical stakeholders.
