Tinubu to launch mass electric-powered vehicles in Northeast

In a bid to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the Northeast region, the Tinubu administration has cleared the final hurdle for the implementation of a mass electric vehicle transportation project.

The Federal Executive Council recently approved contracts worth almost $100 million (N151.9 billion) to supply electric buses, tricycles, and establish charging infrastructure.

According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a post on his official X handle on Sunday: “This project is a significant step towards achieving our goal of reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable transportation in Nigeria.

” We are committed to providing efficient and environmentally friendly transportation solutions for the people of northeast Nigeria. “

The contracts approved by the Council include the supply of 10 17-seater electric buses by Bluecrest Integrated Concept Limited at a cost of N2.9 billion, to be delivered within six months.

Additionally, Messrs Mutual Commitment Company Limited will supply 4, 000 e-tricycles for N49.6 billion within nine months, while Shanghai Integrated Infrastructure Development will supply 3, 000 tricycles for N37.2 billion.

Other contracts include the supply of another 3, 000 e-tricycles by Sinoma Investment International Limited, as well as 100 BYD Dolphin EVs, 100 BYD Qin Plus EVs, and 37 BYD Yuan Plus EVs by Messrs.

HNCEGC at a cost of N16.3 billion. Messrs. KB Laman Motors Nigeria Limited will establish charging points for the e-buses and tricycles at a cost of N8.4 billion.

The NorthEast Development Commission will fund the contracts as part of its plan to reduce carbon emissions and promote energy efficiency in the region.

Source: Per Second News