The Chief Executive Officer of NASENI Portland Gas, Folajimi Mohammed, has called for a formal partnership with the Federal Government to ensure 24-hour power supply to hospitals and primary healthcare centres across Nigeria using Compressed Natural Gas. Punch

Mohammed made the call when he hosted the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, at the CNG Plant of Portland Gas located in Utako, Abuja. The Nation

The Vision: CNG as a Lifeline for Healthcare

“We desire to partner with the Federal Government to fill the gap in maintaining the 24-hour power supply to hospitals and primary healthcare centres across the country using Compressed Natural Gas,” Mohammed stated. Punch

The proposal comes at a critical time for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, where unreliable power supply remains one of the most persistent threats to patient care, medical equipment operation, and facility management across public and private hospitals nationwide.

Mohammed emphasised the importance of understanding the CNG landscape — including its manufacturing, transportation, and sale processes — for various sectors to effectively utilise CNG as a substitute for petrol and diesel. “This knowledge is vital for the healthcare sector to effectively transition to CNG as an alternative to petrol and diesel,” he added. Punch

What Portland Gas Showcased

During the ministerial visit, Mohammed showcased how CNG powers vehicles and generators, along with insights into CNG storage, refilling, and distribution. The fuel-to-CNG conversion process, which takes approximately two hours and thirty minutes, was also highlighted. The Nation

The dual-fuel hybrid conversion solution was also discussed, illustrating how it allows users to seamlessly switch between traditional fuel and CNG — offering flexibility, reliability, and cost savings in one solution. The Nation

Eco-Green Generators and the Bigger Picture

Mohammed expressed enthusiasm about the potential impact of CNG and eco-green generators on Nigeria’s energy landscape, emphasising NASENI Portland’s commitment to driving sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions for the country. Punch

The visit by the Minister affirmed CNG’s potential to be a cornerstone for future power supply solutions in Nigeria. Mohammed believes that with the right partnership, CNG can provide a reliable and sustainable power supply to critical sectors — starting with healthcare. Punch

Nigeria’s Gas Opportunity

Nigeria is currently leveraging its abundant natural gas resources as a viable and economical alternative to petrol following the removal of fuel subsidies by President Bola Tinubu — making this the most strategically important moment to accelerate CNG adoption across all sectors. The Nation

With Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves estimated at over 200 trillion cubic feet, Portland Gas has consistently maintained that the country is in a strong position to lead this energy transformation — and that immediate adoption of CNG can bring genuinely transformative changes to the Nigerian economy. Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Nigeria’s hospitals cannot afford to go dark. And with CNG, they no longer have to.

Portland Gas has the infrastructure, the technology, and the federal partnerships to make 24-hour clean energy a reality for healthcare centres across the country. From eco-green generators to dual-fuel hybrid conversion systems — the solution exists today.

If you manage a hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility and want to explore how CNG can eliminate your power challenges and cut your energy costs, Portland Gas is ready to talk.

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