The Federal Ministry of Power on Thursday in Lagos unveiled 10 electric-powered motorcycles manufactured by MAX Nigeria under its Electric Vehicle (EV) opportunities in rural and peri-urban communities in Nigeria.

The pilot project was funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, within the framework of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP).

The motorcycles were deployed to Gbamu-Gbamu mini-grid solar community in Ogun to transport goods and agricultural produce under the pilot phase of the programme.

Abubakar Ali-Dapshima, Director, Renewable and Rural Power Access Department, Federal Ministry of Power, said electric mobility was very important to the socio-economic development of rural and peri-urban communities.

“The objective of the project is to showcase the opportunities, and impact electric mobility synergised with solar mini grid projects, bring to communities,” Mr Ali-Dapshima, represented by Phillip Abel, a senior official of the ministry, said.

Barka Sajou, Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, urged investors to explore the solar mini-grid sector in the country.

Mr gSajou noted that one major challenge to the sustainability of the sector was the adoption of mini-grids for productive activities.

“To resolve this, the REA, with support from NESP, continues to support mini-grid developers to scale-up sustainable solutions for the sector,” he said.

Jelani Aliyu, Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), reiterated the agency’s commitment to promoting investment in the automotive sector.

MrAliyu noted that EVs were not just the future of transportation but a technology already in use and beginning a paradigm shift, even in Nigeria.

He said: “NADDC’s National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP), currently being implemented, captures the role of EVs in driving Nigeria’s economy.

“It is, therefore, an excellent development that electric motorbikes are already being deployed and tested in rural mini-grid communities, revealing huge potential for the role of electric mobility across Nigeria.”



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lol where the light to power d bike.....


This people just dey add to dere stupidity...

This bike will end up being pushed like wheel barrow. Where is the electric power for recharging?