The Federal Government has requested Mota-Eñgil, Nigeria Limited, the Contractor handling Kano-Maradi railway project to consider procuring Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as against Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) engines for the rail line Rolling Stock for more environmentally-friendly operation. According to a statement by Henshaw Ogubike, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Magdalene Ajani signed the Agreement on behalf of the Federal Government for Mota-Eñgil, Nigeria Limited to supply Rolling Stocks, operate and maintain equipment for Kano-Maradi Standard Rail Line. While acknowledging the fact that it may not have been in the original agreement and may attract additional cost, she pointed out that it was the right way to go in checking the harmful effect of global warming. Responding, the Executive Director, Mota-Engil, Pedro Pereira, assured the Federal government that the request for a more environmentally-friendly energy source will be considered and complied with accordingly. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 11, 2023 18:01 UTC