All is now set for the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole and President of African Development Bank (AfDB),Dr. Akinwumi Adesina to visit the SAGLEV Electric Vehicle (EV) Assembly and Manufacturing facility on Wednesday and Thursday, this week.
City Business News reports that the firm is located at Plot 1/11 Bang Amos Industrial Estate, Ogidiga Crescent, Imota, Lagos, Nigeria.
“SAGLEV Electromobility Company Limited is honoured to announce two distinguished visits to its Electric Vehicle (EV) Assembly and Manufacturing facility.
“On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will embark on a familiarization tour of SAGLEV’s state-of-the-art EV assembly plant.
“This visit underscores the Federal Government’s growing commitment to green industrialization, local manufacturing, and innovation in Nigeria’s automotive sector
“On Thursday, July 31, 2025, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will also tour the facility as part of his ongoing efforts to support regional sustainable industrial development and climate-resilient transportation infrastructure.
“SAGLEV, Nigeria’s pioneer indigenous EV assembler and manufacturer, currently produces 16 electric vehicle models spanning ride-hailing cars, status sedans, mid-sized delivery EVs, BRT buses, and utility trucks.
“The company is at the forefront of Africa’s e-mobility transformation.
“It is actively contributing to job creation,local content development, technology transfer, and import substitution within the green mobility ecosystem,” said a statement issued by SAGLEV on Monday.
Commenting on the visit, Dr. Sam Faleye, Chief Executive Officer of SAGLEV said:
“These visits by national and continental leaders validate our commitment to Nigeria’s industrial future and Africa’s clean transportation revolution.
“We welcome the Honorable Minister, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as they witness firsthand the progress being made.”
