The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has acknowledged the incident involving a CNG-retrofitted Toyota Camry at the NIPCO Gas Filling Station on Airport Road, Abuja, on September 13, 2026.
City Business News reports that the Council said no fatalities or injuries were recorded in the incident, while investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the occurrence.
According to NADDC, preliminary information suggests that the vehicle may have been fitted with an additional cylinder that was neither approved nor suitable for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) use.
The Council said it was working with relevant authorities to establish the facts and strengthen regulatory oversight, compliance monitoring and public safety across CNG conversion activities nationwide.
As the regulatory authority for Nigeria’s automotive industry, NADDC stressed that CNG conversion must, for safety and standardisation purposes, be carried out only with approved components and by professionals at certified conversion centres.
It added that converted vehicles must undergo proper testing and regular maintenance in line with established standards.
The Council therefore urged motorists to patronise only certified CNG conversion centres, use approved components and avoid unauthorised modifications to CNG systems.
NADDC reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding motorists and the general public while providing regulatory leadership for the safe, orderly and sustainable development of CNG mobility in Nigeria.
The Council also urged Nigerians to rely on verified information, warning that misleading reports could undermine public confidence in properly certified CNG systems.
