The Federal Government on Thursday deployed 10 electric shuttle buses and 20 electric saloon vehicles at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, in what officials described as a push to modernise airport operations and improve service delivery.
The Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Board, Abdullahi Ganduje, disclosed this at the inauguration ceremony, saying the deployment marked a milestone in the authority’s efforts to align Nigeria’s aviation sector with global standards.
According to Ganduje, the electric vehicles will support both airside and landside logistics, including staff movement and operational services, with the aim of strengthening passenger coordination and overall efficiency at the airport.
“As part of this deployment, FAAN is introducing 10 electric shuttle buses and 20 electric saloon vehicles into airport operations,” he said. “They are cleaner, quieter and more energy-efficient, significantly reducing carbon emissions and helping FAAN minimise its ecological footprint.”
He added that the initiative was in line with global sustainability goals, including the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, insisting that electric mobility would help keep Nigerian airports “competitive, responsible and future-ready.”
Ganduje commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting aviation sector reforms, saying the FAAN board would ensure the vehicles were properly utilised, maintained and expanded to other airports nationwide.
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“This deployment at NAIA is not the end; it is the foundation for a more modern and resilient airport logistics system,” he said.
Also speaking, FAAN Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said the authority had secured approval to deploy 100 electric vehicles across major airports, starting with Abuja and Lagos.
She said the 10 electric shuttle buses launched at NAIA marked the first phase of a broader plan to green airport operations and reduce carbon emissions.
“These vehicles represent more than just transport; they symbolise cleaner air, quieter terminals and a commitment to sustainable infrastructure in Nigerian aviation,” Kuku said.
She described the initiative as a product of public-private sector collaboration, adding that FAAN was opening its operations to innovative partnerships to address long-standing challenges such as ageing infrastructure and inefficiencies.
“With the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, SAN, we are navigating boldly and heading in the right direction,” she said.
Kuku also disclosed that FAAN was planning a network of clean energy solutions across the country’s airports, including solar power and comprehensive electric vehicle infrastructure, with the goal of positioning Nigeria as a leader in eco-friendly aviation management in Africa.
She further highlighted FAAN’s “Go-Cashless Initiative,” which she said had automated payments across airport channels, improved revenue collection and reduced leakages, while enhancing transparency and the passenger experience.
