The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is set to empower over 100 of her constituents with electric vehicles assembled in Nigeria.
The empowerment programme is part of activities marking her second anniversary in office, scheduled to hold on November 2, 2025, in Kogi Central.
According to a statement from the Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), the firm handling the project, the initiative is aimed at boosting local enterprise and promoting green transportation within the district.
The Marketing Executive Manager of EMVC, Udensi Bernard, confirmed that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan visited the company two weeks ago to discuss the plan.
“She came in person, accompanied by her husband, and informed us of her intention to empower her constituents with electric vehicles for her second anniversary.
“Over 100 individuals, especially women, will benefit from this initiative. These vehicles are proudly assembled here in Nigeria”, Benard said.
He added that the vehicles would help beneficiaries cut costs on fuel, reduce maintenance expenses, and promote environmental sustainability.
“For farmers, the vehicles will ease transportation of produce; for business owners, they will lower logistics expenses; and for transport operators, they will boost profits while reducing dependency on petrol or diesel.
“Beyond the economic impact, this initiative will promote renewable energy awareness and support Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development and green innovation”, he added.
The senator’s first anniversary in 2024 saw her train and empower over 1,300 women and youths, sponsor tuition fees for 353 vulnerable students in tertiary institutions, install over 2,000 solar-powered streetlights across 30 kilometres of roads in Kogi Central, and commission 12 solar-powered water projects serving over 300 locations with 1,800 fetching taps.
She also facilitated employment opportunities for over 100 constituents, among several other community development projects.
