The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched Nigeria’s first fully electric airport-to-city shuttle bus service, marking a major step in the country’s shift toward sustainable transportation and low-carbon aviation access.

The service was unveiled at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and is being implemented in partnership with NEV Electric, Nigeria’s foremost electric vehicle manufacturer, and Possible Electric Mobility, the country’s largest electric vehicle fleet operator.

The initiative deploys locally manufactured NEV T6 electric buses to transport passengers between the airport and strategic locations within the city, including major hotels, business districts, and key government offices.
Abuja will serve as the pilot location for the project, with plans already underway to extend the service to other international airports across the country.

FAAN said the transition from diesel-powered buses to electric vehicles is expected to cut carbon emissions by about 74 per cent, amounting to an estimated annual reduction of 1,327 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e). The authority noted that this aligns with Nigeria’s climate commitments and FAAN’s long-term sustainability roadmap.
Speaking at the launch, the Managing Director of FAAN described improved airport connectivity as a critical component of the authority’s surface access strategy.

She said the deployment of the Nigerian-made NEV T6 electric bus fleet represents a significant milestone in efforts to make airport transportation cleaner, quieter, and more efficient.

According to her, the fleet will be operated by Possible Electric Mobility, with shuttle services initially running at 30-minute intervals during the pilot phase. She added that comprehensive details on routes, schedules, and ticketing would be made public after the operational test period.

The FAAN Managing Director also disclosed that NEV Electric has locally produced more than 800 electric vehicles across multiple categories, including micromobility solutions, pickups, minibuses, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses, positioning Nigeria as an emerging hub for electric vehicle manufacturing.

The launch ceremony attracted the Chairman of FAAN, its Managing Director, executive directors, senior government officials, the Chief Executive Officer of NEV Electric, executives of Possible Electric Mobility, investors, and other distinguished guests.
The electric buses used for the shuttle service are manufactured locally by NEV Electric Motors. Beyond production, the company collaborates with Possible Electric Mobility to develop financing and deployment models that support the sustainable operation of electric transport services.

FAAN said this integrated approach enables electric mass-transit solutions to be produced, financed, and operated locally, with plans to scale the model across airports and cities nationwide.

Also speaking, the Head of Fleet Operations at Possible Electric Mobility, Abimbola Gyer, said the initial operation would transport passengers from the airport to a central city hub, with expansion planned as demand grows.

He disclosed that shuttle operations would run daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a fare of ₦10,000 per passenger, noting that the pricing was designed to provide convenient, reliable, and zero-emission transport for airport users.