Sa’idu Alkali, the recently sworn-in Minister of Transportation made the announcement in Abuja after returning to work on Tuesday. He claims that the purchase of these cars would help to lower the high transportation costs that have resulted from the removal of fuel subsidies.
Nigeria’s Ministry of Transportation has revealed its ambitious plan to acquire a fleet of electric cars in an effort to improve transportation effectiveness and address rising concerns about fuel costs. This change is anticipated to improve commuter convenience countrywide as well as cut carbon emissions.
“So, I am going to ensure that the mass transit system is effective and put in place. The agenda of Mr. President is renewed hope and we will make sure that with the removal of fuel subsidy, we have an effective mass transit system and see how we can procure electric vehicles so that at least the cost of transportation with even the mass transit system is reviewed downward across the country, I will also ensure a sustainable collaboration with related ministries, agencies, and corporate entities to reactivate the road transport and mass transit operations in the country,” he added.
