FG To Deploy 10,000 Electric Tricycles To Boost Public Transportation Nationwide

FG to Deploy 10,000 Electric Tricycles to Boost Public Transportation Nationwide The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy 10,000 electric tricycles across Nigeria as part of a nationwide effort to modernize public transportation, reduce carbon emissions, and improve mobility in urban and semi-urban areas. The initiative is part of the administration’s broader transport and energy transition strategy under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to promote cleaner energy solutions while expanding access to affordable transportation for citizens. According to officials, the electric tricycle programme is designed to replace a significant portion of fossil-fuel powered commercial tricycles commonly used for short-distance commuting. The government says the shift to electric mobility will help reduce fuel dependency, lower transportation costs, and cut down harmful greenhouse gas emissions. The deployment will be carried out in phases, with priority given to high-density cities and transport corridors where tricycles remain a major means of daily commuting. The programme is also expected to support job creation through vehicle assembly, maintenance, charging infrastructure development, and local manufacturing partnerships. Government representatives noted that the initiative will include the rollout of charging stations in key transport hubs and the integration of battery-swapping systems to reduce downtime for operators. Training programmes are also expected to be introduced to help drivers and technicians adapt to electric vehicle technology.

Officials emphasized that the project aligns with efforts to modernize Nigeria’s transportation ecosystem while promoting sustainable urban development. They added that the electric tricycles are expected to provide quieter, more efficient, and more cost-effective mobility options compared to traditional fuel-powered alternatives. The Federal Government also highlighted that the programme will be implemented in collaboration with private sector partners and development stakeholders to ensure scalability and long-term sustainability. Transportation analysts have described the initiative as a potentially transformative step for Nigeria’s informal transport sector, particularly in cities where tricycles serve as a critical link for last-mile connectivity. The rollout of 10,000 electric tricycles marks one of the largest clean mobility interventions in the country’s transport history and reflects growing global interest in electric vehicle adoption as part of climate action strategies.