21/04/2024 (Blueprint) - A University Don, Prof. Segun Kevin Otoikhian, weekend, said indigenous automobile manufacturers and first time investors, as well as established plants should emulate similar firms in  Indonesia, Brazil and USA whose economies have incorporated biodiesel technology.

Otoikhian said the initiative would assist Nigeria in reestablishing its prominence as the giant of Africa by establishing a precedent and transforming the perception of fossil diesel to green diesel for a green future.

The don enumerated the importance of biodiesel production as a viable alternative to traditional fuel because it is non-toxic, environmentally friendly and has lower emissions of carbon and sulphur amongst others.

He stated this while delivery the 14th inaugural lecture series of the Edo State University, Uzairue, titled: “Green Diesel For A Green Future.”

Prof. Otoikhian stated that various biodiesel alternative  to fuels  has gained more attention due to its advantages over fossil fuels, including flexibility in feedstock and catalysts.

He added that: “one of the sources of considered highly promising raw materials for the biodiesel production process is the wasted-edible oil obtained from restaurants.

“And notwithstanding the substantial amount of research conducted in West Africa and neighbouring countries regarding biodiesel and bioenergy production, the execution of biodiesel has remained comparatively constrained.”

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