NiMet Rolls Out Electric Vehicles at Nigeria’s Five International Airports
Lagos, Nigeria — November 5, 2025
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has taken a significant step toward sustainable aviation operations with the rollout of electric vehicles (EVs) for airside use across Nigeria’s five international airports — Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. This marks the first-ever deployment of EVs in the country’s aviation sector.
The initiative reflects NiMet’s commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship while supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes clean energy adoption and climate resilience.
According to NiMet, each electric vehicle can travel up to 200 kilometres on a single charge. Dedicated charging stations have been installed at each of the airports to ensure seamless operation and optimal performance.
By integrating EVs into airside operations, NiMet expects to enhance its service delivery through quieter, more reliable, and cost-effective transport. The switch to electric mobility will help minimize fuel-related delays, reduce maintenance costs, and eliminate tailpipe emissions—allowing the agency to focus more resources on its core mandates of weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and aviation safety.
The rollout also contributes to Nigeria’s broader climate action strategy, supporting carbon credit initiatives and aligning with international sustainability standards in aviation.
NiMet’s Director General, Professor Charles Anosike, described the project as a milestone in the agency’s modernization drive, emphasizing that sustainable innovation is central to NiMet’s vision.
“This initiative reinforces our dedication to efficiency, environmental responsibility, and global best practices in meteorological and aviation services,” Anosike stated.
With this development, NiMet sets a precedent for other aviation and government agencies in Nigeria to adopt clean technologies that promote a greener, more sustainable future for the nation’s transport and environmental sectors.
