Key points
- P-GAT Industries Ltd has announced a ₦300 billion project to modernise Nigerian transportation and scale up electric mobility.
- The company has allocated ₦150 billion, representing half of the total budget, to execute the initiative across the North-East over a three-year period.
- The logistics and transport project is expected to create 50,000 direct jobs and an additional 50,000 indirect employment opportunities.
- Executive leadership attributed the timing of the investment to improved regional stability following coordinated security initiatives in the North-East.
- Stakeholders will formally gather on June 20 in Adamawa State to address rising transport costs and launch the integrated mobility ecosystem.
Main Story
The Chairman of P-GAT Industries Ltd, Mr Prime Timothy, has announced plans to roll out a ₦300 billion mobility project aimed at improving transportation systems and promoting electric mobility in Nigeria.
Speaking on Monday at a news conference in Numan, Adamawa State, Timothy disclosed the investment alongside the announcement of the 2026 ATRaS Mobility Transition Summit and the ₦300 billion Fleet Integration and Transition Programme. He stated that the project would support the adoption of electric mobility, expansion of charging infrastructure, and modernisation of transport systems, while also creating economic opportunities. According to him, about ₦150 billion, representing 50 per cent of the funding, has been earmarked for the North-East over three years.
Timothy said the initiative is expected to generate about 50,000 direct jobs and 50,000 indirect jobs across transport, logistics, technology and renewable energy sectors. He noted that rising transport costs have continued to affect productivity and access to markets, making intervention in the sector necessary. The ATRaS Mobility Transition Summit is scheduled for June 20 in Numan, where stakeholders are expected to explore solutions to transportation challenges. He explained that a major highlight of the summit would be the unveiling of the ATRaS Mobility Ecosystem, which integrates electric mobility, financing, charging infrastructure, logistics and driver empowerment programmes.
The chairman also commended ongoing security efforts in the North-East, saying improved stability is encouraging investment and economic activity in the region. He said collaboration among government, security agencies, traditional institutions and communities had helped strengthen peace and development efforts. Timothy urged investors and development partners to explore opportunities in the region, noting that sectors such as agriculture, logistics, renewable energy, manufacturing and infrastructure hold strong potential.
The Issues
- Mitigating high transport costs that continuously hinder commercial productivity and market accessibility.
- Constructing a sustainable network of vehicle charging stations across regional corridors to support electric fleets.
- Managing the distribution and deployment of ₦150 billion in targeted development funds across the North-East over thirty-six months.
What’s Next
- Corporate planners and energy engineers will finalise locations for the initial phase of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- Industry executives, transit stakeholders, and policy makers will gather in Numan on June 20 for the mobility transition summit.
- Recruitment representatives will launch human resource pipelines to fill upcoming technical positions in logistics, technology, and renewable energy.
Bottom Line
P-GAT Industries is launching a ₦300 billion green transport initiative, committing half of its funding to the North-East over three years to establish an electric vehicle ecosystem and generate 100,000 direct and indirect jobs.
