FG backs ProTaxi as 1,000 electric vehicles hit Abuja roads

The Presidency has commended PromiseLand Innovation for launching ProTaxi in Abuja with 1,000 electric vehicles. According to Ripples Nigeria, Prince Adetokunbo Ademola Ade-John, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Transportation and Mobility, described the rollout as an example of private-sector investment supporting Nigeria's transition to cleaner transportation.

Ade-John stated that the initiative aligns with the Federal Government's transportation policy, particularly its efforts to expand the use of electric and compressed natural gas-powered vehicles. He noted that the government is already working on deploying electric buses and CNG-powered vehicles.

The ProTaxi e-hailing platform was officially launched in Abuja, with Ade-John commending the investment by PromiseLand Innovation's CEO, Amb. Emmanuel Lawrence Oloche. BusinessDay Nigeria also reported on the launch, but provided no additional details.

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