The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) started plans to roll out mandatory vehicle emissions tests as it moved to set up inspection centres across the country.
In a notice dated Tuesday, February 14, NEMA called for companies interested in taking up the tests to submit their applications for possible partnership.
NEMA noted the creation of the centres was part of its mandate envisaged in the Environmental Management and Coordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014 that provides for mandatory tests for vehicles.
In the 2014 regulations, commercial and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) are to undergo tests annually.
"The Authority in consultation with the agency responsible for motor vehicle inspection shall ensure that all private vehicles over five years old undergo emission tests once every two years.
On the other hand, the regulations provide for government agencies to recommend an inspection for vehicles releasing harmful emissions to the environment.
"In consultation with the agency responsible for motor vehicle inspection, the authority may at any time order the inspection of a vehicle releasing visible exhaust emissions," reads the regulations in part.
NEMA noted that they were looking for facilities with the required gadgets to carry out the tests and adequate parking spaces.
The environmental body noted that it would conclude the application process on February 28.
According to the regulation, motorists found capable of the offence will carry out emission control measures such as having Exhaust Cas Recirculation (EGIt) Valves.
Other measures include; Adaptive fuel control, improved induction and a heat-optimized exhaust system.
The aim of these guidelines is without sacrificing performance, to improve engine performance through understanding pollutant formation mechanism, ensuring precise control of engine parameters, such as air/fuel ratio, spark timing, airflow, optimising on exhaust gas treatment," read the regulations in part.
