The Director General of NADDC, Jelani Aliyu, MFR, has asked African countries and research institutes to adopt and promote Electric Vehicles
Africa needs more electric mobility than other parts of the world.
He made this appeal during the UNEP program held at the United Nations Office in Nairobi, Kenya, which is the official UN headquarters in Africa, and the third largest organizational facility in the world with 4,000 employees.
The program themed ‘Shifting to Efficient and Zero Emission Vehicles in the Global South’, held on 13 -15 June 2022, Delegations from Africa, Asia – Pacific, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, as well as Latin America and the Caribbean participated in face-to-face meetings.
Aliyu said, “The people of Africa themselves have incredible heritage and history, from the times of the builders of the great pyramid of Giza, to the reign of Mansa Musa of Mali, to the dreams, hopes and aspirations of modern-day Africans. Dreams, hopes and aspirations that must now be realized to positively change the lives of every man, woman and child on the continent at an aggressive pace.”
He explained that there was clearly a need for massive industrialization and transformation in Africa, and that it had to be achieved without damaging the continent’s environment, and that with abundant sustainable energy, electric mobility will be an unmatched solution.
The UNEP workshop exhibited the activities and impacts of GFEI ( UN Global Fuel Economy Initiative ) developing countries, and support to help them improve the efficiency of their relative vehicle fleets, including developing economic policies and Electric Mobility.
The workshop also fostered South cooperation – South among countries – supported countries, and share experiences and practical examples from participating countries on developing cleaner and more efficient fuel and Electric Vehicle policies.
Aliyu spoke on the journey and success so far on electric mobility in Nigeria, “We have formed a technical committee to work and create a legal framework for the promotion, adoption, protection and use of EVs in Nigeria, this will further accelerate the development of Electric Mobility in the country”.
He spoke of the Hyundai Kona EV that were assembled in Nigeria, and Jet Systems Motors had a Jet Mover Electric Van. Max E has developed electric motorcycles and Phoenix Renewables converts mini gasoline into electricity. “NADDC has begun the development of an Electric Vehicle change infrastructure with three 100% Solar Powered EV Charging Station pilots located at the university to support technology transfer.”
Aliyu mentioned that there was an opportunity to collaborate and get the necessary support from the GEF program ( Global Environment Facility ) United Nations – Nations in funding research and electricity mobility projects in Nigeria, such work is carried out by NADDC in partnership with academics both at home and abroad. and outside Nigeria towards a solar-powered traction platform for small farmers.
He further appealed to participants that the industry did not grow from imports alone but by developing domestic technology. Aliyu stressed that the future must be achieved through industrialization where – is ubiquitous and sustainable, made possible by smart electricity mobility to every relevant African corner and corner.
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