By Peace Udugba -The daily
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide initiative to empower 10,000 women and vulnerable Nigerians with electric tricycles for commercial and productive use under the Green Economy Empowerment 774 (GEE774) Programme.
The programme, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, is being implemented in partnership with Sparrow Mobility Limited, an electric mobility company within the A4&T Group. It will be rolled out across all 774 Local Government Areas of the country.
Led by the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the initiative is designed to provide beneficiaries with access to electric tricycles for passenger transportation and agro-based activities, including the movement of agricultural produce and rice-milling operations.
The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), positions Sparrow Mobility as the technical and implementation partner responsible for deploying electric vehicles built for daily commercial use, income generation and long-term sustainability.
Speaking on the collaboration, the Group Managing Director of A4&T Group, Ayo Ademilua, said electric mobility must move beyond pilot schemes and urban showcases to solutions that directly impact livelihoods.
“Electric mobility should not be limited to experiments or urban showcases. Through this programme, we are deploying electric vehicles designed for daily commercial use, income generation, durability and transportation of agricultural products. This partnership demonstrates how clean and sustainable transportation infrastructure can directly support livelihoods, enhance women’s economic participation and contribute to Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) goals,” he said.
To ensure effective implementation, Sparrow Mobility will leverage A4&T Group’s expertise in power generation, mini-grid development and energy infrastructure deployment. This includes supporting the development of charging infrastructure and battery swap stations to guarantee operational reliability and business continuity for beneficiaries.
The company noted that its participation in the GEE774 Programme aligns with its broader objective of expanding energy access beyond electricity generation to include clean transportation systems that promote productivity, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth in communities.
The initiative is expected to drive job creation, boost entrepreneurship, strengthen gender inclusion and support Nigeria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 in line with the Paris Agreement.
The rollout of the electric tricycles will commence in phases, with emphasis on operational readiness, user training and long-term technical support to ensure sustainable impact beyond the initial deployment.
