…Launches Nigeria’s First Fully Electric Airport Shuttle Service
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched Nigeria’s first fully electric airport-to-city shuttle bus service, a move aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions by up to 74 per cent annually and advancing the country’s low-carbon transportation agenda.
The initiative was unveiled at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, through a partnership with NEV Electric, Nigeria’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and Possible Electric Mobility, the country’s largest electric vehicle fleet operator.
FAAN said the deployment of electric shuttle buses will significantly reduce emissions from airport surface transportation, with projected savings of about 1,327 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) annually, compared to conventional diesel-powered buses.
The project aligns with Nigeria’s climate commitments and FAAN’s long-term sustainability roadmap.
Under the pilot phase, Nigerian-made NEV T6 electric buses will operate shuttle services between the Abuja airport and key locations within the city, including hotels, business districts and major government offices.
Abuja is serving as the pilot location, with plans underway to extend the service to other international airports across the country.
Speaking at the launch, FAAN Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said improving airport connectivity while reducing environmental impact remains a central focus of the Authority’s surface access strategy.
“The introduction of the Nigerian-made NEV T6 electric bus fleet represents a major step in our efforts to make travel to and from our airports cleaner, quieter and more efficient,” Kuku said.
The shuttle service will be operated by Possible Electric Mobility, with buses running at 30-minute intervals during the pilot phase. Operational details on routes, schedules and ticketing arrangements are expected to be released following the completion of the test period.
NEV Electric disclosed that it has locally manufactured more than 800 electric vehicles, including micromobility units, pickups, minibuses and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses, underscoring Nigeria’s growing capacity in electric vehicle production.
Also speaking, Head of Fleet Operations at Possible Electric Mobility, Abimbola Gyer, said 10 electric buses have been deployed for the pilot operations.
“We have partnered with NEV Electric, the manufacturer of the buses, and we will begin operations transporting passengers from the airport to the city centre on a one-stop route. As demand increases, we will expand our hubs,” Gyer said.
He added that the shuttle service will operate daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a fare of ₦10,000 per passenger, providing a convenient, affordable and zero-emission transport option for air travellers.
Beyond vehicle production, NEV Electric works with Possible Electric Mobility to structure financing and deployment models that support the sustainable operation of electric mass transit services, enabling electric buses to be manufactured, financed and operated locally.
The launch ceremony was attended by the Chairman and Managing Director of FAAN, FAAN executive directors, senior government officials, the Chief Executive Officer of NEV Electric, executives of Possible Electric Mobility, investors and other stakeholders.