Youth in Parliament Forum (YIPF), a body of young lawmakers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Chinese firm, CAWIN Mobility Limited for the free training of 2,000 Nigerian youths in electric vehicle maintenance and manufacturing.
At the ceremony in Abuja yesterday, the chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Youth in Parliament, Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, said the training would equip young Nigerians with the technical skills needed to prepare for the global shift towards sustainable mobility.
“The world is moving into the electric era, and Nigeria cannot afford to be left behind. Through this programme, we are ensuring that when electric vehicles arrive in the Nigerian market, we will already have a prepared workforce and infrastructure to maintain and service them,” he said.
The lawmaker explained that the collaboration with CAWIN Mobility was not only about introducing electric cars into the country but also about creating a sustainable support system for their use.
“The future is electric, and we must train the next generation to understand and lead in this transition. This training programme specifically targets the EV market, ensuring our youths are not caught unprepared but are ready to drive innovation,” he said.
Akala noted that the training, which commences this month would be free for all participants, saying
“2,000 youths will benefit from this programme without paying a kobo, and that is a historic opportunity for empowerment.”
He lauded CAWIN Mobility for bringing its expertise to Nigeria and for agreeing to train Nigerian youths and commended lawmakers for attending the event despite being on recess.
For his part, the Director General of YIPF, Hon. Tony Nwulu, said the initiative is part of a broader programme aimed at empowering young Nigerians with technical skills needed to prepare the country for the growing adoption of renewable energy and green transportation.
The former member of the House of Representatives, described the project as a “historic milestone” that would position Nigerian youths at the forefront of the global transition to sustainable mobility.
“One of the biggest challenges in the coming years will be who services electric vehicles when they develop faults. Through this partnership, we are equipping 2,000 Nigerian youths with the skills to fill that critical gap,” Nwulu said at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between YIPF and CAWIN Mobility.
He explained that as electric vehicles gradually make inroads into the Nigerian automobile market, it was important to ensure the country was not left behind in terms of technical expertise and manpower.
“This project is open to all Nigerian youths across the country. If you are interested in electric vehicle repairs, simply visit our website at www.yipf.org.ng, fill out the form, and you will be contacted. The programme is completely free. You are not paying one kobo to be trained,”Nwulu said.
According to him, the training will target 1,000 engineering students and another 1,000 mechanics drawn from across the country.
Nwulu added that the YIPF’s partnership with CAWIN Mobility was not just about selling electric cars, but also about ensuring the manpower exists to support their use.
He said apart from the training programme, the partnership also introduced the Lawmakers Car Acquisition Scheme (LCAS) which will give National Assembly members access to both electric and conventional vehicles at affordable prices with flexible payment plans and after-sales services included.
Also speaking, the Managing Director of CAWIN Mobility, Wayne Ji, said the initiative would equip young Nigerians to play a central role in the country’s transition to green mobility.
He said CAWIN Mobility will go beyond training to providing a complete EV ecosystem, including charging infrastructure, local assembly, supply chains and after-sales support.
“We are laying the foundation for cleaner cities, safer transportation, and a diversified economy with new industries and jobs. To Nigerian youths: seize this opportunity. You are not just beneficiaries—you are the future owners of this industry,” Ji said.
