Nigerians urged to Use OXYTANE Product To Lessen Carbon Emissions By 70 percent

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians, especially transport unions, oil marketers, manufacturers, and state and local governments to embrace the use of OXYTANE product to reduce carbon emissions by 70% across the country.

In a statement made available to Journalists on Thursday in Warri, Delta State, the General Manager, Oxytane Africa Investment Limited, Barrister Eseosa Vannesa Oviawe, PhD, thanked the Federal government for embracing the initiative and partnering with the company to drastically reduce carbon emissions in Nigeria. 

She reassured Nigerians that Oxytane product has been confirmed to be effective and efficient.

Oviawe said OXYTANE is an oxygen-based fuel additive being produced by Oxytane Africa Investment Limited to tackle the menace of carbon emissions from generators, plants ants vehicles by up to 70 per cent.

Recall that the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), Dr Yakubu Baba, made the call at the official launch of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction Initiative, on Tuesday in Abuja.

Baba disclosed that the partnership by National Air Quality Programme of the Federal Ministry of Environment and Oxytane Africa Investment Limited is aimed at tackling air pollution and protecting public health.

He said, “The air we breathe has no boundaries. If we must protect public health and meet our global obligations, everyone must buy into this,”

According to him, Oxytane product is an environmental solution that also makes economic sense as businesses and transport operators stand to benefit from lower fuel costs while contributing to emission reduction.

“ Oxytane, has been tested on high-capacity generators, including one at the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, with results showing a 70 per cent reduction in carbon emissions after application”

“This is not just an environmental programme; it is a public health intervention. Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are directly linked to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular complications, cancer and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Clean air is a fundamental right of every Nigerian.”

Baba explained that Oxytane product was designed to improve combustion efficiency in petrol and diesel-powered engines by enhancing engine performance, stating that it reduces smoke and particulate and also improves fuel efficiency by up to 30 per cent.

He noted that a generator consuming 20 litres of fuel over 10 days could, with the additive, use 10 litres over 13 to 14 days due to improved efficiency.

Baba stressed that under the new compliance framework, facilities operating generators above 25KVA will be required to adopt the Oxytane emission-reduction solution.

“Environmental Health Officers have been deployed across Abuja in 30 teams covering 16 thematic sectors, including industries, construction firms, hospitals, hotels, training institutions and mining sites.

“Facilities will undergo carbon emission assessments based on generator capacity and usage. While the government intends to prioritise advocacy, Baba warned that non-compliance could attract sanctions under existing environmental health regulations.

“We have the power to issue contravention notices and obtain sealing orders from designated magistrates’ courts where necessary.

“However, smaller generator users will not face mandatory enforcement. Instead, the product will be made available in open markets to encourage voluntary adoption”, he said.

He noted that the initiative aligns with Nigeria’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Baba said the programme also supports the Nigerian Climate Change Act, the National Climate Change Policy, and relevant Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 11 (Sustainable Cities), and 13 (Climate Action).

He added that the initiative is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises environmental sustainability, economic efficiency and improved quality of life.

“ The programme is expected to position Nigeria within the emerging global carbon credit market. By documenting verified reductions in emissions, participating facilities may potentially tap into carbon compliance mechanisms”

Baba assured Nigerians that the supply of the Oxytane product would be sustained through public-private partnerships, noting that the current stock can serve the country for at least three months, with replenishment tied to demand.

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