A trending video on X showed skit makers and comedians like Ola of Lagos and Basketmouth in India, supposedly conducting a quality check on CNG.
This move has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning the government’s decision to send entertainers instead of experts.
@ourfavoriteonlinedoc, a X user, blasted the government, saying, “They didn’t send professors of engineering.
They didn’t send PhD researchers and MSc students in technology from the country’s best universities. They sent Ola of Lagos who will come back just to roll on the floor and scream ‘put CNG in your car you will love it’. What a shame.”
Another user, Arikeade, wondered why the government prioritizes content creators over professionals, saying, “their favourite artists and content creators over professionals.”
The Nigerian government has been promoting the use of CNG for buses, claiming it’s safe and cheaper than petrol. However, there have been concerns about the safety of CNG, particularly after explosions occurred in vehicles using CNG in the country.
This move has further eroded trust in the government, with many Nigerians questioning the administration’s priorities and competence.
