The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has launched electric vehicles (EVs) for airside operations across the country’s five international airports — Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu — marking the first deployment of EVs in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on clean energy and climate resilience. Each EV has a range of up to 200 kilometres per charge, with dedicated charging stations already installed at the airports.
NiMet said the electric vehicles will enhance operational efficiency by providing quieter, more reliable transport, reducing fuel dependency, cutting maintenance costs, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The agency noted that the move would also improve its capacity for accurate weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and aviation safety.
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Director General of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, described the rollout as a major step toward sustainability and innovation in Nigeria’s aviation industry, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to supporting national and global climate goals.
The project also contributes to Nigeria’s carbon credit ambitions and aligns with international standards for environmentally responsible aviation operations.
