FG inaugurates solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in Enugu

By Lawrence Njoku (Enugu)
19 August 2023 | 3:07 am

The Federal Government has inaugurated a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) as part of efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuel vehicles that pollute the environment and contribute to global warming.

Speaking at the event, yesterday, the Director General, National Automative Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Jelani Aliyu, stated that the idea was to deepen technological advancement in Nigeria’s automotive industry.

He stated that with the effects of global warming and climate change on the environment, many countries are now moving away from fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles

“This informs the reason the NADDC, an agency in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, is sponsored by the government to build electric vehicle charging stations powered by solar across the country.

“The aim is to ensure zero per cent carbon emission in our environment as well as reduce health problems associated with it,” he said.

Represented by the Director, Infrastructure in the Council, Olarawaju Omusanya, he explained that Usman Danfodo University, Sokoto, University of Lagos and UNN were three universities selected for the pilot project of solar powered charging electric vehicle stations.

“The Usman Danfodo University, Sokoto and University of Lagos were inaugurated in 2021. NADDC encourages universities in the country to utilise this opportunity by stimulating further research and development of this project,” he said.

The DG added that the council would continue to promote advanced technology transfer and development of human capital.

He commended the Vice-Chancellor of UNN, Prof. Charles Igwe, and the management for the maximum cooperation to see that the project was completed and inaugurated.

In his remarks, Igwe expressed appreciation to NADDC for choosing UNN as one of the pilot universities for the project.

He promised that the university would continue to do its best, urging the institution’s Faculty of Engineering to ensure the conversion of vehicles in the university to electric vehicles.

The UNN Coordinator of the project, Prof. Ozomena Ani, commended the vice chancellor for approving the project as well as allowing him to coordinate the project in the university.

Ani, an engineer and lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering, said his research team would ensure the maintenance of the project.

Earlier, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Emenike Ejiogu, who was represented by Associate Professor, Sunday Ezeoha, said the faculty would continue to provide the required manpower in engineering.

https://guardian.ng/news/fg-inaugurates-solar-powered-electric-vehicle-charging-station-in-enugu/


ElectricCars copy.Pix: Jimidisu.com

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https://www.nairaland.com/7807497/qore-sparks-nigerian-electric-vehicle

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Way to go.
We must develop by force.
We have several alternatives to power .
Solar( good African weather), gas , improve our electricity generation capacity.
With the right leadership, things will definitely turn around
Corruption and bad leaders got us to this point.

Nice One

More.

Even more.

Good initiative by the federal government

yinkus6750:
Way to go.
We must develop by force.
We have several alternatives to power .
Solar( good African weather), gas , improve our electricity generation capacity.
With the right leadership, things will definitely turn around
Corruption and bad leaders got us to this point.

I just hope you are not hoping on Tinubu?

Because Tinubu, corruption and bad leaders are in the same whatsapp group

Good

Cool

Hope there would be power to charge cars

Wey the address make we go recharge?


That's after I get my rechargeable ride advertised by Murray Bruce on Twitter!

Inauguration?

Same word they used for Dangote refinery and we never see a litre of petrol.

Until we start seeing these things functioning, carry una inauguration dey go.

Nice

That's lovely, let everyone go green so that the fossil fuel can breathe for sometimes ...




I just hope they can make the vehicles more affordable for the average Nigerian. Innoson, Nord and the likes should also key into this...

Parachoko:
Nice One

Always in the east..

Why South East always

Good!!!

South East and Nigeria in general deserved to be developed by the president but appointments will only be given to people who earned it not to be used to appease some wannabes.

If ipob terrorists like, they should blow it up, posterity will be kind to the federal government headed by the best Nigeria can boast of as of now.

Political differences shouldn't be make us lunatics.

Way to go. Thumbs up

I am not impressed!


It came late.

Great one

Okay?

Tinubu is God sent ...but nigerians lacks patience

The private sector is also involved in providing electric vehicle options to Nigerians.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtyArkrq7-A

Sterling Bank’s Qore Sparks Nigerian EV Revolution To Life

LAGOS – Sterling Bank has changed the course of Nigeria’s energy and transportation sectors with the launch of Qore; its suite of renewable energy-powered transportation solutions.

Qore will offer the purchase and financing of electric vehicles (EVs), EV charging stations, conversion of fossil-fuel-powered engines to EV engines, battery swapping services for modular EVs, and more.

Abubakar Suleiman, CEO of Sterling Bank, while speaking at the launch of Nigeria’s first publicly available EV charging station in Lagos, said that the launch of Qore is a significant milestone in the bank’s journey towards powering Nigeria’s transportation sector with renewable energy.

According to Suleiman, “Qore will revolutionise the very idea of how we power movement by providing clean, sustainable and cost-effective options for individuals and businesses, while impacting positively on the sector’s environmental footprint.“

Olabanjo Alimi, Group Head for Renewable Energy and Transportation at Sterling, also speaking at the launch, further explained that Qore focuses on improving mobility services in Nigeria by providing affordable and cleaner transportation alternatives to petrol and diesel powered vehicles.

He described Qore as a “mobility project” that will offer a range of products, including the manufacture and sale of EVs, financing for the purchase and distribution of EVs, and mobility-as-a-service options to cater to first-and last-mile transportation.

Alimi said: “Qore will deliver innovative solutions through partnerships that provide sustainable energy options for vehicles through stations such as this. This will accelerate the adoption of clean mobility solutions that allow interested customers to buy EVs directly, or even convert their existing petrol- or diesel-powered vehicles to run on electricity.”

“Along with the readily available technology to convert petrol or diesel powered vehicles, Qore will drive EV adoption in the Nigerian market by providing charging infrastructure and battery swapping services to quicken the turnaround time of restoring power to EVs.”

He continued by saying that Qore had pioneered, along with the first publicly available charging station in the country, a proprietary payment solution that will allow for direct interaction with the battery management system of vehicles that charge up at the station.

The Group Head concluded by highlighting that this is a watershed moment for the Nigerian EV market, emphasizing Qore’s openness to partnerships and collaborations to increase the creation of EV infrastructure and adoption in the country.

The adoption of Qore’s suite of solutions is already increasing with the acquisition of 100 electric tricycles to power transportation in the Kano metropolis, as well as the conversion of diesel-engine ferries to electric power to improve the commute of individuals and businesses on Lagos’ waterways.

The newly launched charging station adds another layer to the robust offerings.

Sterling has set itself apart as the first corporate organisation on the African continent to fully power up its offices with a renewable energy source by installing over 3000 Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) panels, generating 1 megawatt (1 MW) of electricity.

This move will make the structure one of the largest on the continent, primarily powered by renewable energy, demonstrating the bank’s commitment to the growth and development of renewable energy in Nigeria.

Furthermore, the bank recently launched Imperium; an alternative energy solution, to power Nigerian homes and businesses through solar and renewable energy services tailored specifically for Nigeria’s peculiar energy needs.

Renowned for its now famous HEART of Sterling strategy; which focuses major investments in the Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Transportation sectors of the Nigerian economy, its irreverent brand voice and enviable talent management practices, the bank recently completed a major milestone towards the completion of its transformation into a financial holdings company with the relisting of its shares on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).

The bank has maintained and increased momentum in 2023 with her citation as Africa’s Most Valuable Commercial Bank Brand for 2023 by the African Brand Magazine , in a poll conducted by GeoPoll and Kantar; two of the world’s leading brand research firms, a top three employer in Nigeria by LinkedIn in the social network’s annual Top 25 List, and most recently, one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in Africa by the prestigious Financial Times.

https://independent.ng/sterling-banks-qore-sparks-nigerian-ev-revolution-to-life/

I love this, question now is, will there be payment for charging?

If charging is cheap, it's an opportunity for investors to buy small electric cars for transport purpose in UNN... If the school now allows tricycles, other investors might go that route

You get a low-cost electric car and add it to the cabs running in the school... Even if you charge same amount as other cabs, you'll end up making more profit

What Obi they voted for can't do for them if he eventually wins, what is the tangible thing that PO did in Anambra that adds to the development of SE But the whole world can see the Leki free trade zone and other things that BAT did in Lagos that adds to the development of SW and Nigeria as a whole. PBAT is faced with lots of economic challenges at the beginning of his govt but I can tell you that PBAT will end it well. God bless Nigeria, and may God strengthen PBAT

yinkus6750:
Way to go.
We must develop by force.
We have several alternatives to power .
Solar( good African weather), gas , improve our electricity generation capacity.
With the right leadership, things will definitely turn around
Corruption and bad leaders got us to this point.

Do you manufacture the panel?
That's where we should start from

Mtcheeew