The Federal Government, on Friday, reiterated it’s commitment towards promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions in the country.
The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Owan Enoh, reiterated the Federal Government position at the inauguration of NEV T6 Electric Buses by NEV Motors limited in Abuja.
Sen. John Ewan congratulated NEV Motors for the innovation, emphasizing that the initiative aligned with the Federal Government’s target of achieving 30 per cent growth in electric mobility, in line with the Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP).
” This launch goes beyond introducing buses, it is about embracing innovation to ensure Nigeria remains competitive in the global automotive industry”. “Electric Vehicles represent the future of mobility and that future starts today”, he said.
Also speaking at the launch event, the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin called for the production of more affordable economy vehicles for Nigerians, adding that the unveiling of NEV 6T electric buses signifies Government’s readiness to invest in green energy mobility.
Osanipin applauded NEV Motors for the innovation, and charged Nigerians to embrace green energy mobility in the interest of health and the environment.
“The buses we are inaugurating today are 100 per cent electric, which is zero emissions and we know what that signifies for our health and the environment”.
“We have to embrace clean energy and the inauguration of these buses is our own way of doing that” he said.
Highlighting various projects of the NADDC geared towards repositioning the auto sector, he emphasized Council’s commitment to enable infrastructure and local content development for EV’s and other Nigerian made vehicles to aid adoption of new innovative technology in the industry.
“The world is changing and Nigeria must be leaders in the automotive industry, we are committed to supporting and creating enabling environment that will further strengthen our economy and position Nigeria globally in the auto sector”.
“For us in NADDC, we know that the part we are treading will lead us to sustainable mobility and we are working with relevant bodies to provide the needed infrastructure” – Osanipin.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chief Executive Officer, NEV Motors Limited, Olaosebiken thanked the Federal Government for demonstrating readiness to adopt sustainable mobility solution by unveiling the electric buses.
” There were doubts about wether EVs could work in Nigeria, but today we have proven that it is possible. This is not just about launching a vehicle, it is about launching a movement that positions Nigeria as a leader in clean transportation ” he concluded.
Other relevant stakeholders present at the launch were the Hon. Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, the Executive Vice Chairman, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure( NASENI), the Managing Director, Nigeria consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp)etc.
The launch underscores the significant gains emanating from the NAIDP powered by the NADDC to creat enabling environment and facilitate investment and growth in the automotive sector of the economy.
