Tinubu Commissions Locally Made Electric Vehicles in Nasarawa

By: Michael Mike

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned indigenous electric vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles in Nasarawa State,

This marks an important milestone in Nigeria’s transition to sustainable transportation.

The event, which also featured the launch of several legacy infrastructure projects, showcased the commitment of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s administration to innovation and environmental sustainability.

The commissioning ceremony signifies the formal establishment and operation of electric vehicle technology in the state—an initiative aligned with President Tinubu’s national policy on sustainable transportation.

Governor Sule revealed plans to empower residents across Nasarawa with electric vehicles, a move aimed at easing transportation challenges and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), Prince Mustapha Audu, expressed gratitude to both President Tinubu and Governor Sule for supporting local innovation and embracing the future of transportation.

Audu described EMVC as one of Nigeria’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers, with branches in other states. He commended Governor Sule for pioneering the future of mobility in Nasarawa, noting the global shift towards electric vehicles, especially as many countries move to phase out compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles by 2030.

He said: “We have SUVs that can travel 1,200 km per charge, and sedan models suitable for ride-hailing services with a 400 km range. We also have locally made tricycles and motorcycles—popularly known as Igwe—that are affordable and built for Nigerian roads.”

Highlighting innovation in infrastructure, Audu explained that the vehicles will be supported by solar-powered charging stations. “Our charging stations can power three vehicles simultaneously without relying on the national grid or generators. We plan to increase them to five stations shortly,” he stated.

He explained that with just ₦5,000, vehicle owners can fully charge their cars depending on battery capacity.

He said the electric vehicles are powered by lithium batteries designed to reduce carbon emissions and enhance clean energy usage. To support long-term adoption, EMVC is also setting up battery assembly lines, EV repair centers, and training hubs across the state.

He further said: “Each electric vehicle comes with a minimum two-year warranty,” noting that: “Unlike traditional vehicles with over 25,000 components, electric vehicles have fewer than 300 parts—most of which are cosmetic. This greatly reduces maintenance costs and complexity.”

He emphasized that common issues will mostly be electrical, and the company already has trained technicians on the ground, with plans to train more as demand grows.

Audu acknowledged challenges such as poor road conditions and climate, but assured that the vehicles were designed with Nigerian realities in mind.

He expressed confidence in the durability of the locally manufactured electric vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles, urging Nigerians to embrace the cleaner, cheaper alternative to transportation.

Tinubu Commissions Locally Made Electric Vehicles in Nasarawa

Sen Kaka Shehu Lawan Mourn Ex Lawmaker Babagana Tijjani Banki

By: Our Reporter

The Senator representing the good people of Borno Central Distinguished Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan SAN has described the death of Hon Babagana Tijjani Banki “as one dead too many” not only to his family which he was the Scion, or the community which the famous Banki family impacted but Borno as a whole.

Having served as a federal lawmaker for three consecutive terms and later as a member of the Borno state executive council, Hon Banki’s role as a team player and also a bridge builder will leave a lasting memory in the minds of his colleagues and his immediate community to which he was a proud son.

While extending his condolences to H.E Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Shehu of Bama and members of the state executive council, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan prays Allah to forgive the deceased and grant him Paradise.

Kaka Shehu Lawan equally prays for the consolation of the family and friends who must have been pained by Hon Babagana Tijjani Banki’s irreplaceable loss.

Hon Babagana Tijjani Banki will be missed for his cheerful nature and kind personality, the senator added.

Sen Kaka Shehu Lawan Mourn Ex Lawmaker Babagana Tijjani Banki

VP Shettima Departs Nigeria For Ethiopia On Official State Visit

By: Our Reporter

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on an official State visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Excellency, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali.

During the visit, Vice President Shettima will participate in the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, a flagship environmental initiative.

The programme designed to combat deforestation, enhance biodiversity, and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change targets the planting of 20 billion tree seedlings over a four-year period.

In line with strengthening bilateral ties in agriculture and industrial development, the Vice President will also embark on a strategic tour of key industrial zones and integrated agricultural facilities across selected regions of Ethiopia.

These include the Adama Industrial Zone, Mojo Poultry Farm, Shera Dibandiba Mojo Family Integrated Farm, Lume Avocado Nursery Site, and the Bishoftu Pea Youth Farm.

As part of the State visit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will host Vice President Shettima and his entourage to a State Dinner at the National Palace, further reinforcing the long-standing diplomatic and cooperative relations between Nigeria and Ethiopia.

Nigeria and Ethiopia share a robust history of bilateral engagement, with notable collaboration in areas of military support, regional peacekeeping, and economic partnership.

This visit aims to deepen those relations, while exploring new opportunities in climate action, food security, and sustainable industrialization.

VP Shettima Departs Nigeria For Ethiopia On Official State Visit