Africa’s largest locally assembled electric vehicle charging station has opened in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The project is aimed at developing domestic production of this type of transport and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, as reported by DNE Africa, a partner of TV BRICS.

Electric buses and taxis produced in the country were also unveiled at the station’s opening ceremony. It is noted that this is part of a government programme to reduce emissions and modernise the automotive sector.

Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment John Uwan-Enoh, said the country is committed to ensuring that 30 per cent of all vehicles produced in the country are electric.

The initiative is being implemented under the National Automotive Industry Development Plan, which envisages increasing car production to 1 million units per year, raising the share of local production to 40 per cent and creating 200,000 jobs.

As the country’s authorities note, the transition to electric cars requires additional investment in renewable energy sources and the development of charging station infrastructure.

African Times published this article in partnership with International Media Network TV BRICS