The Senate has passed the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025 for second reading, paving the way for Nigeria’s shift to clean transportation.
Leading the debate, sponsor Senator Orji Uzor Kalu said the bill aims to establish a national framework for electric mobility, promote local manufacturing, and ensure environmental sustainability while positioning Nigeria as a clean-energy leader in Africa.
He explained that the proposed legislation outlines strategies for boosting local content, regulating foreign partnerships, expanding charging infrastructure, and coordinating efforts across relevant ministries and agencies.
According to him, the transition will drive innovation in Nigeria’s automobile and energy sectors, create thousands of jobs, and reduce harmful emissions in major cities.
The bill also provides incentives such as tax holidays, toll exemptions, import duty waivers, and subsidies for electric vehicle users and investors.
Similarly, it mandates the installation of charging points in all fuel stations nationwide.
Senator Kalu emphasized that foreign automakers operating in Nigeria must partner with licensed local assemblers and establish assembly plants within three years to strengthen domestic production and economic growth.
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