As part of an ongoing effort to diversify the nation’s economy, Nigeria’s Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a United Kingdom (UK) firm, Jupiter Lithium Limited, to establish a comprehensive framework to develop Nigeria’s first integrated lithium-to-electric vehicle supply chain.

The groundbreaking collaboration brings together EMVC’s proven expertise in sustainable mobility solutions with Jupiter’s extensive lithium mining operations across 420 square kilometres in Kaduna State, creating an unprecedented opportunity to transform Nigeria’s position in the global green economy.

According to the Chairman of EMVC, Prince Mustapha Audu, this partnership represents a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s transition to sustainable transportation. Audu noted that by working with Jupiter to develop a complete domestic supply chain from lithium extraction to electric vehicle production, they are not just building cars but building Nigeria’s future as a leader in clean mobility technology.

He said: “This collaboration demonstrates the power of strategic partnerships in driving sustainable economic growth. We’re not just creating products — we’re creating an entire ecosystem that will benefit Nigerian communities for generations to come.”

The Chairman of Jupiter Lithium Limited, Dr Stephen Davis, emphasised the strategic significance of the collaboration, saying: “Our partnership with EMVC exemplifies how international expertise can work hand-in-hand with Nigerian innovation to unlock the country’s vast mineral wealth.

This collaboration will help establish Nigeria as a key player in the global lithium value chain whilst supporting the country’s ambitious sustainability goals.”