{
  "id": 4109520,
  "title": "NADDC Equips 50 Borno Technicians, Youths with CNG Conversion Skills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/naddc-equips-50-borno-technicians-youths-with-cng-conversion-skills",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-29T03:52:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/naddc-equips-50-borno-technicians-youths-with-cng-conversion-skills/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in collaboration with Jennymond Systems Ltd, has trained 50 automobile technicians and youths in Borno State's capital, Maiduguri, on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversion. This two-week intensive program concluded on Friday, with the presentation of starter kits to the participants to aid them in launching their careers in CNG technology.\n\nMr. Oluwatosin James Dare, a representative of Jennymond Systems Ltd., stated that the 50 individuals were the first group to benefit from this initiative. Mr. Dare expressed confidence that the program would be expanded to include more participants, pending government approval. He urged the beneficiaries to start applying their new skills immediately, emphasizing that the learning process continues after the training.\n\nDare also encouraged the participants to collaborate, driving the development of CNG conversion services in Maiduguri. Sharing his observations, Mr. Dare was pleasantly surprised by the peaceful atmosphere in the city, contrasting sharply with negative media portrayals. One of the instructors, Mr. Oladayo Femi, explained that the trainees underwent rigorous practical sessions and successfully converted a vehicle from petrol to CNG. The participants are now proficient in applying these specialized skills in their respective workshops.",
  "summary": "In a major push to reduce transportation costs and promote cleaner energy, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in partnership with Jennymond Systems Ltd, has successfully trained 50 automobile technicians and youths in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversion. The two-week intensive training program concluded on Friday in Maiduguri […]",
  "key_points": [
    "NADDC trains 50 Borno technicians and youths in CNG conversion skills.",
    "Two-week intensive program concluded on Friday in Maiduguri.",
    "Participants receive starter kits to launch careers in CNG technology."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}