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Electronic Motorbikes Available In Nigeria By Q1 2023
Electronic Motorbikes Available In Nigeria By Q1 2023
By Michael Mike
Nigerians are to have the pleasure of having electronic motorbikes as Isreali and Japanese tech companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with NASENI PAN to assemble them in the country by the first quarter of 2023.
The Isreali Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman at the official launch and signing of the MoU on the introduction of electronic motorcycles into the Nigerian market by 2023 on Thursday in Abuja, said: “Today we are launching a real exciting project, a project that is a partnership between isreali and Japanese companies taking place in Nigeria.
“The project is timely because it will create a project that will work for Nigeria. We are talking bringing in electric motorcycles into Nigeria which will be a programme of green environment, cheaper way of transport, safer way of transport, it even has within it a technology that can help ensure that the motorcycles are only used for legal and appropriate means.
“Launching of electronic mobile motor cycles with devices that can detect illegal activities. Here we have isreali and Japanese tech companies with Nigerian entrepreneurs.”
The Executive Vice Chairman NASENI, Prof. Mohammed Haruna said, “We are the technology house of Nigeria, in the past, attempts to domesticate certain technologies in this country especially the automobile industry has not worked.
“NASENI has come into this partnership; Nigeria will not just be consuming this technology; we are here to ensure that we domesticate, produce and manufacture in Nigeria. We are Nigerians that after this collaboration the automobile industry will never be the same again.”
Chairman PAN, Ahmed Aliyu, said,
“This day is historic and memorable because NASSENI has set the ball rolling, technically NASENI has been ingenious. It has opened up the technological environment in Nigeria. And this partnership between Israel, Japan, NASENI with PAN as a facility where the assembling will be done.
The Chief Executive Officer of Wichtec, Chido Nwankwo, “If you look at what is happening all over the world right now you see that energy has become an issue. And this technology will go a long way to ease off the cost of movement and our duty is to take it to other parts of Africa.”
Chief Innovating Officer, Musashi Seimitsu, Toshihisa Otsika, “We been working for automobiles for the past 40 decades and we want to contribute to the African economy. What we want to achieve is to make Africa self sustainable through our product.”
Director of Paramera, Ayul Faz,
“We believe this is going to change so many things in Nigeria, it will improve transportation, greener energy and create jobs because we are going to build and assembly plant here in Nigeria”
Collins Igwe, a representative of
Heritage bank said, “We are very happy that they are bringing a technology that is not currently in this part of the world and we are very happy and hopeful that it will create jobs.”
Deputy CEO of SIXAI, Sasi Shilo, in his contribution said, “Our vision is to solve problems in the technology ecosystems. We plan to bring technology that will improve the finance service and reduce air pollution in Africa.”
Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have ambushed members of a vigilante group on routine patrol along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one member.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday when the gunmen opened fire on members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters conducting patrol in the area.
A member of the CJTF in Warave, Bello Adamu, 50, sustained fatal injuries during the ambush. He was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gwoza, where he was certified dead on arrival. His remains were later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI were deployed to the scene following the incident, while monitoring and patrols have been intensified along the axis to prevent further attacks.
Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed
Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised Four suspected Boko Haram terrorists during an offensive operation in Shehuri area of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation, conducted at about 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 25 under Operation Desert Sanity IV, led to the interception and engagement of the terrorists.
Following the encounter, troops carried out exploitation of the area, during which four insurgents were neutralised.
Items recovered from the scene included AKSM automatic rifle and pump-action rifle with cartridges and magazines.
Sources added that troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high as clearance operations continue across parts of the state.
Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno
Lakurawa Terrorists on revenge Mission Kill Four Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque, Five Injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a revenge mission have attacked Dadinkowa village in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing four worshippers and injuring five others after storming a mosque.
Sources said the attackers invaded the community and opened fire on worshippers, leaving four persons dead and five others with varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were rushed to a medical facility for treatment.
The latest attack is believed to be a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Maj.-Gen. Bemgha Koughna, during an operational tour in the state.
On Wednesday, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma reportedly foiled the ambush near Mayama Hill, neutralising five suspected terrorists. Weapons and other items recovered during the operation included one OJC gun, one PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, a bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing N840,000, two mobile phones and five motorcycles.
Security sources said the terrorists were suspected to have launched the mosque attack in retaliation for the heavy losses recorded during the failed ambush.
Operation FANSAN YANMA have assured that efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible for the latest assault.
Lakurawa Terrorists on revenge Mission Kill Four Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque, Five Injured
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