Stating that the transport sector is responsible for about 20 to 30 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions, he said that Nigeria cannot risk falling behind other African economies that have started large-scale electric mobility adoption.
He revealed that the bill will trigger the end of Nigeria’s reliance on fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
“This bill seeks to create a comprehensive legal and institutional framework that will guide Nigeria’s gradual transition from dependence on fossil fuel-powered vehicles to clean, energy-efficient, and environmentally-friendly development,” he said.