By Francis Ogwo
Egbin Power Plc has pledged to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country as part of efforts in compliance with the Federal Government’s alternative energy efforts.
This was made known by the Chairman, Board of Directors, Egbin Power Plc, Mr Temitope Shonubi, recently at the unveiling of its electric vehicles and bicycles for use at its premises, which houses the nation’s largest power plant.
Shonubi noted that the company aims at promoting clean energy, healthy living, safety, environmental sustainability, productivity and excellent performance while adding that 20 buggies and 500 bicycles would be deployed for usage by staff members within the facility in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment.
“Egbin has been picked as the first place we will commence not just a drive of sustainability, energy conservation, quality living, but a drive of ensuring that everybody stays alive. Their quality of life is priceless,” he said.
Shonubi further stated that the Federal Government is making conscious efforts towards promoting the use of alternative energy such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Compressed Natural Gas in vehicles.
In his words: “Electric cars will also be promoted. Now, the question people will ask is that I don’t even have electricity, so how can I use electricity for my car? I would assure you that with what the minister has said and at the end of the day, we will play our role.
“Once the TCN (Transmission Company of Nigeria) can evacuate the power we are generating; it simply means that there will be more power out there,” Shonubi concluded.
Egbin Power Plc a member of the Sahara Group is located in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
