Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, says the Federal Government is committed to promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions, as it unveils the NEV T6 electric buses in Abuja.
Enoh stated during the inauguration in Abuja over the weekend that Nigeria is prepared to embrace electric mobility, said that electric vehicles (EVs) represent the future of transportation in the country.
“The launch of these buses is not just about introducing a new vehicle but about embracing innovation to ensure Nigeria remains competitive in the global automotive industry,” Enoh said.
“A lot of Nigerians look at electric vehicles as impossible. I mean, people are not able to accommodate that in their heads. And I think that is what is required to make a success in life, to start from a point of impossibility.
“Nigeria is such a big and great country. When we talk about China and India, we should also talk about Nigeria and all the advantages that Nigeria brings. And I think that people like you are taking the most advantage of that.
“Yes, electric vehicles are the future. But electric vehicles, that future starts today. We must promote that future today and try to make sure that we achieve it because we are ready for it.
“This launch goes beyond introducing buses; it is about embracing innovation to ensure Nigeria remains competitive in the global automotive industry.”
The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s goal of achieving 30 per cent growth in electric mobility under the National Automotive Industrial Development Plan.
The newly introduced NEV T6 buses are expected to decrease reliance on fossil fuels and provide affordable, clean, and efficient public transportation.
With the introduction of these 100 per cent electric buses, Nigeria takes a significant step toward cleaner energy solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and fostering innovation in its automotive industry.
