President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been applauded for lending a helping hand to boost the manufacturing of locally made electric vehicles in the country.

The Chief Executive Officer of Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), Prince Mustapha Audu, who made the commendation when the President commissioned indigenous electric vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles in Nasarawa State, also expressed gratitude to Governor Abdullahi Sule for supporting the initiative.

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

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.

“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,” he said.

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

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.