NADDC SELECTS 12 UNIVERSITIES TO DESIGN AND PRODUCE ELECTRIC SHUTTLE BUSES.

The Nigerian Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has selected 12 universities to design and produce electric shuttle buses. 

Two universities from each of the six geopolitical zones are expected to work on the project, which aims to design and manufacture 100% electric buses in Nigeria using locally sourced parts.

The Director General of NADDC, Oluwemimo Osanipin, who disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement on Wednesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, said the initiative will promote local manufacturing and assembly of electric vehicles. 

The NADDC boss revealed that after the design phase, the council will collaborate with assemblers, manufacturers, and financial institutions like the Bank of Industry to produce the vehicles.

Stakeholders in the industry have welcomed the initiative, citing benefits such as improved security, increased revenue, and environmental sustainability, although they also urged the government to fine-tune the policy to make vehicles more affordable and accessible.

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