The federal government has approved the deployment of 10,000 electric vehicles across Nigeria’s North-East. This initiative, backed by the Federal Executive Council, comes with a nearly $100 million (N39.9 billion) investment aimed at transforming public transportation and reducing carbon emissions in the region.
As part of the approved contracts, Bluecrest Integrated Concept Limited will supply ten 17-seater electric buses within six months for N2.9 billion. Meanwhile, Mutual Commitment Company Limited is set to deliver 4,000 electric tricycles for N49.6 billion within nine months. Shanghai Integrated Infrastructure Development will provide an additional 3,000 tricycles for N37.2 billion, while Sinoma Investment International Limited will supply another 3,000, each designed to carry nine passengers plus a driver.
To further support this shift to clean energy, HNCEGC has been awarded a N16.3 billion contract to supply Dolphin EVs, Qin Plus EVs, and Yuan Plus EVs. Charging infrastructure is also a priority, with KB Laman Motors Nigeria Limited tasked with setting up charging stations for the electric buses and tricycles at a cost of N8.4 billion.
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The North East Development Commission is financing the project as part of a broader strategy to promote energy efficiency and cut emissions in the region. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the procurement of these electric vehicles in October last year and personally inspected samples of the vehicles, chargers, and batteries, signaling the government’s commitment to a greener future.
With this ambitious investment, Nigeria is positioning itself at the forefront of clean energy adoption in Africa, setting the stage for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly public transportation system.
