Operators Urge FG To Prioritize Sustainable Transport Solutions

Experts have urged the Federal Government to prioritise the adoption of sustainable transport solutions to tackle environmental challenges and promote economic development.

The Chief Executive Officer of Egoras Technology, Ugoji Harry, while speaking to a correspondent, noted that with the increasing concerns over climate change and air pollution, the adoption of sustainable transport options had become paramount.

He said, “We urge the Federal Government to embrace sustainable transport solutions such as electric vehicles, public transportation systems, Compressed Natural Gas and cycling infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.".

Harry also disclosed plans to roll out a blockchain-powered electric vehicle charging station, Egostation, and a homemade electric vehicle.

He said, “Together, we can create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for all. Recently, we announced plans to also launch the first ever made-in-Nigeria electric vehicle, the APEX 28 in April. This was manufactured at Egoras’ factory in Port Harcourt."

The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, as at February, announced plans to allocate budgetary resources aimed at fostering green technologies within the transportation sector.

He noted that the ministry was determined to address pressing energy challenges and promote sustainable development in the country.

Last year, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative stated that N100bn under the palliative program had been earmarked to facilitate the deployment of CNG buses across the country.

The Lagos Chairman of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria, Jayesimi Azeez, called on the state government to assist in converting their vehicles to CNG.

He explained that the conversion would not only contribute to environmental sustainability but also reduce operational costs for drivers.