A North East Development Commission (NEDC) delegation has carried out a pre-shipment visitation at Anhui Ankai Automobile Co. Ltd, in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China today, Thursday 14 August, 2025.
The visit is coming following the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the procurement of electric vehicles in the North East region.
The Federal Government aims to promote “clean energy, sustainable transportation, and improved mobility” in the region with the procurement of the electric vehicles.
According to Bayo Onanuga: “A delegation of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) conducted pre-shipment visitation today at Anhui Ankai Automobile Co. Ltd, a leading bus manufacturing facility in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China.
“This visit follows the earlier approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu(GCFR) for the procurement of electric vehicles as part of the Federal Government’s drive to promote clean energy, sustainable transportation, and improved mobility in the North East region.
“Leading the delegation were His Excellency, Uba Maigari Ahmadu @Maigari Ahmadu Minister Of State Steel, Minister of State for Regional Development, MD/CEO Mohammed G Alkali @~Mohammed Alkali and Honourable Usman Zannah, Chairman, House Committee on NEDC.
“The team was on-site to inspect the procured NEDC e-buses and accessories in preparation for shipment to Nigeria.
“Other members of the delegation included:ED operations Abdulsalam Yahaya Ahmed, Chief Mutiu Lawal, Benjamin Westley, Commission SecretaryEngr. Abubakar Ali, Ag GM RR Ali Umar, Head, AuditThe delegation expressed satisfaction with the quality, technology, and readiness of the buses and commended Anhui Ankai Automobile Co., Ltd. for meeting international standards in manufacturing and assembly.
“This procurement marks a significant step in the NEDC’s commitment to deploying modern, eco-friendly transportation solutions that will enhance connectivity, reduce emissions, and support economic growth across the North East.”
