The Federal Government
has opened discussions with international stakeholders in the automobile sector
to kick-start a pilot programme on electric vehicles (EV), it has been
revealed.
This
is in line with the global trend in vehicle electrification with fossil fuel
being phased out while mobility is largely powered by electricity and
batteries.
The
Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council
(NADDC), Mr. Jelani Aliyu, disclosed this at the weekend while delivering a
keynote speech at the 2018 annual Nigeria Auto Journalists’ Awards (NAJA)
awards in Lagos, saying electric vehicles are desirable in Nigeria.
Aliyu
explained that the EV Pilot Programme comprised three components such as the
vehicles itself, charging stations and training/maintenance.
According
to him, Nigeria must not shy away from vehicle electrification which informed
the discussion the country has opened with both electric vehicle and power station
manufacturers.
Asked
when the programme would take off, he said, “very soon”.
“We
are working out details on the pilot programme to have these vehicles in
Nigeria so as to better understand the viability, challenges and
opportunities,” he stated.
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