Oando, LAMATA Advance Lagos’ Electric Mobility Drive with Rollout of New Mass Transit Buses
Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL), the renewable energy subsidiary of Oando Energy Resources, has delivered on its promise to support the Federal Government of Nigeria by championing mass transit decarbonization in the country with the rollout of additional electric buses in partnership with the Lagos State Government. Following the successful completion of a two-bus proof […] The post Oando,…
Oando Clean Energy Limited has partnered with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority to introduce electric buses to Lagos, advancing the city's electric mobility goals. The rollout of these buses, after successful completion of a proof of concept, aims to decarbonize mass transit in the country. In just the first nine months of 2026, the service transported 212,000 passengers with an average capacity utilization of 73%.
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, highlighted that this is a demonstration of the state's commitment to reducing transportation-related emissions and improving air quality. LAMATA's Managing Director, Mr. Abimbola Akinajo, noted that the success of the initiative will be judged by the quality of service provided and the positive impact on the community.
Oando Clean Energy's CEO, Mr. Ademola Ogunbanjo, emphasized the company's commitment to building a full e-mobility ecosystem, including charging infrastructure, after-sales service, technical training, spare parts supply chain, and local vehicle assembly. The new buses, built by Yutong, offer modern amenities such as air conditioning, onboard Wi-Fi, 360-degree cameras, wheelchair access, and priority seating for elderly passengers.
With a capacity of up to 79 passengers, each journey contributes to the awareness of clean mobility among Lagosians.
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