Nigeria pushes EV adoption drive
Industry representatives called for sustained government policy and enhanced public-private cooperation to accelerate electric vehicle uptake at Nigeria’s inaugural electric mobility exhibition held at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Conference organizer Abiola Adekoyejo said fuel subsidy removal has heightened demand for diversified transport options, while keynote speaker Sam Faleye of SAGLEV emphasized developing financing structures and manufacturing partnerships to convert market interest into viable commercial ventures.
Kosofe Local Government Executive Chairman Moyosore Ogunlewe outlined opportunities for community participation through assembly operations, maintenance services and charging network development. Bolt Nigeria General Manager Osi Oguah said ride-hailing platforms are pursuing fleet collaborations with manufacturers to reduce operating expenses by 40 percent compared with combustion engines. Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics Chairman Dele Oye urged lawmakers to codify electric vehicle regulations to protect investor capital against policy reversals.
