News in Brief:
– A meeting by Nigeria’s agriculture minster and the CEO of Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC) highlights the potential of EVs to revolutionise agriculture in Nigeria.
– The company plans to build a factory in Nigeria and the government’s support for innovation suggest a promising future for EVs in boosting agricultural efficiency, job creation, and food security.
Nigeria’s minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has lauded the innovation of electric vehicles in revolutionising the agricultural sector.
The minister disclosed this during a recent meeting with the CEO of Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC) Prince Mustapha Audu, in the nation’s capital of Abuja.
The development has sparked excitement about the potential of electric vehicles (EVs) to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
While taking the minister on a tour of the company’s latest offerings, Prince Audu showcased a range of electric vehicles specifically designed for agricultural tasks, including irrigation, distributing farm supplies, and harvesting crops.
He stated that the innovative solutions offer significant promise in reducing the workload of Nigerian farmers and streamline agricultural processes, while ultimately leading to increased efficiency and productivity.
Meantime, minster Kyari expressed delight at EMVC’s commitment to establishing an electric vehicle factory in Nigeria, which he described as a welcome development. The project represents a substantial investment in the Nigerian economy and highlights the potential for domestic innovation and job creation within the burgeoning electric vehicle industry.
Overall, Kyari said the federal government acknowledges the dedication of inventors and innovators like Prince Audu in promoting sustainable solutions for Nigerian agriculture. He added that collaborative efforts will be crucial in unlocking the full potential of EVs in advancing the nation’s agricultural agenda and achieving food security objectives.
