Adesina, minister tour EV assembly plant
Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole has concluded plans to visit SAGLEV Electromobility Company Limited Electric Vehicle (EV) Assembly and Manufacturing facility in Lagos. The familiarization tour of SAGLEV’s state-of-the-art EV assembly plant underscores the Federal Government’s growing commitment to green industrialization, local manufacturing, and innovation in Nigeria’s automotive sector Also, on […]
Dr. Jumoke Oduwole
Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole has concluded plans to visit SAGLEV Electromobility Company Limited Electric Vehicle (EV) Assembly and Manufacturing facility in Lagos.
The familiarization tour of SAGLEV’s state-of-the-art EV assembly plant underscores the Federal Government’s growing commitment to green industrialization, local manufacturing, and innovation in Nigeria’s automotive sector
Also, on Thursday, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will also tour the facility as part of his ongoing efforts to support regional sustainable industrial development andclimate-resilient transportation infrastructure. SAGLEV, Nigeria’s pioneer indigenous EV assembler and manufacturer, currently produces 16 electric vehicle models spanning ride-hailing cars, status sedans, mid-sized delivery EVs, BRT buses, and utility trucks.
The company is at the forefront of Africa’s e-mobility transformation. It is actively contributing to job creation, local content development, technology transfer, and import substitution within the green mobility ecosystem.
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“These visits by national and continental leaders validate our commitment to Nigeria’s industrial future and Africa’s clean transportation revolution,” said Dr. Sam Faleye, CEO of SAGLEV. “We welcome the Honorable Minister, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as they witness firsthand the progress being made.”