Firm Invests In Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure To Lessen Reliance On Fuel

Founder of Green Charging Solutions, Tobi Angel, says his company is investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on petrol and diesel.

Angel told journalists in Abuja yesterday that the initiative was aimed at building a cleaner and more affordable transport system powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels.

He said electric vehicles powered by renewable and grid electricity offer a practical alternative to fuel-powered transportation, stressing that the company’s rollout of charging stations across major cities would support the transition.

“Electric vehicles powered through renewable and grid-based electricity provide a practical alternative to fossil-fuel-powered transportation.

“By establishing EV charging stations across major urban centres and transportation corridors, we are creating an ecosystem that supports cleaner, more affordable mobility,” he said.

Angel explained that transportation accounts for a significant share of Nigeria’s fuel consumption, adding that the adoption of EVs would gradually reduce demand for petrol and diesel while stabilising transport costs.

He added that businesses would also benefit from lower logistics expenses as energy costs become more predictable.

An energy expert, who spoke on the development, said the initiative could shield Nigeria from global oil price shocks often triggered by geopolitical tensions.

“In times of international crisis, countries with diversified energy sources are better able to protect their economies,” the expert said, noting that EV infrastructure would strengthen Nigeria’s energy security.

The expert added that reliance on domestically generated electricity, including solar power, would reduce pressure on imported refined fuel.

Angel further described Nigeria’s abundant sunshine and growing electricity capacity as key advantages for the electrification of transportation.

He said the expansion of EV infrastructure would also deliver environmental and economic gains, including reduced carbon emissions, improved air quality, and the creation of green jobs.

According to him, the initiative would also drive innovation and technological advancement within the energy sector.

On the future of the sector, Angel said electric mobility in Nigeria remained at an early stage but required urgent collaboration among the government, private investors, and stakeholders.

“Governments, private companies, and investors must work together to accelerate the development of EV charging networks, incentives, and supportive policies,” he said.

He maintained that Green Charging Solutions was positioning itself as a key driver of Nigeria’s transition to sustainable transportation.

An Abuja-based EV user, Benjamin Ayodele, said the company’s investment was timely, especially amid rising fuel prices linked to global conflicts.

He said, “Electric mobility is no longer just an environmental choice; it is an economic necessity in a world where oil supply disruptions can push fuel prices beyond the reach of ordinary citizens.”