A delegation from the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has completed a pre-shipment inspection of electric buses at Anhui Ankai Automobile Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China.
The visit follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the procurement of electric vehicles to promote clean energy, sustainable transport, and improved mobility in Nigeria’s North East region.
The team was led by Minister of State for Steel and Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu; NEDC MD/CEO Mohammed G. Alkali; and House Committee Chairman on NEDC, Hon. Usman Zannah. Other members included ED Operations Abdulsalam Yahaya Ahmed, Commission Secretary Engr. Abubakar Ali, Ag. GM RR Ali Umar, and Head of Audit Mutiu Lawal.
The delegation expressed satisfaction with the quality and technology of the e-buses, noting that the manufacturer met international standards.
The initiative marks a significant step in NEDC’s plan to deploy eco-friendly transport solutions to enhance connectivity, reduce emissions, and spur economic growth across the North East.