Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that the Federal Government will roll out 10,000 electric tricycles in August 2026 to ease public transport and strengthen Nigeria’s logistics chain.
Shettima disclosed this during a visit by Transporters For Tinubu/Shettima 2027 at the State House.
He said the North East Development Commission, NEDC, will distribute the tricycles across the North East and beyond. President Tinubu has also approved replication through other regional development commissions nationwide.
The Vice President described the tricycles as part of the administration’s transport reforms anchored on Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, rollout, port upgrades, and a stronger logistics chain linking ports, rail, waterways, airports and feeder roads.
“Our vision is an unbroken logistics chain, where a container moves from a deep-sea port to rail, then to CNG-powered trucks, and finally to traders in Ariaria or Maiduguri without delay,” he said.
On CNG, Shettima said the Presidential CNG Initiative is already cutting fuel costs by over 60% for heavy-duty trucks using Nigerian gas.
He assured transporters of continued support through affordable fuel, insurable fleets, and bankable contracts.
Technical Adviser on Transport, Segun Obayendo, said air, maritime, rail and road unions unanimously endorsed the Tinubu/Shettima 2027 ticket, citing visible reforms.
“This administration is building roads that last, rails that stretch, ports that breathe, and airports that reflect our pride,” Shettima assured.
