{
  "id": 16354297,
  "title": "NEDC Engages Bauchi Stakeholders On 10,330 Electric Vehicles For North-east",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/nedc-engages-bauchi-stakeholders-on-10-330-electric-vehicles-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T12:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/24/nedc-engages-bauchi-stakeholders-on-10330-electric-vehicles-for-north-east/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has convened stakeholders in Bauchi State to discuss plans for deploying 10,000 electric tricycles, 300 electric taxis, and 30 electric buses across the six North-eastern states. The initiative aims to cut transportation costs, create jobs, and promote eco-friendly mobility. The workshop, held in Bauchi, featured discussions with transport operators, security agencies, religious leaders, and civil society groups. NEDC State Coordinator Alhaji Aliyu Isiyaku emphasized the need for stakeholder support and awareness to ensure the project's success. Attahir Enterprises Nigeria Limited's CEO, Gudu Umar Abacha, outlined the vehicles' range and charging infrastructure. Traditional rulers and transport unions also pledged their support for the initiative, which could help reduce costs and improve livelihoods for transport operators.",
  "summary": "Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has engaged stakeholders in Bauchi State on its plan to deploy 10,000 electric tricycles, 300 electric taxis and 30 electric buses",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NEDC to deploy 10,330 electric vehicles in North-East",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/nedc-to-deploy-10-330-electric-vehicles-in-north-east",
        "published": "2026-10-24T10:22:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}