The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, has launched a landmark green transport initiative in partnership with the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (NATOMORAS) and House of Destiny Global Services Limited. This initiative aims to empower Nigerian youth through sustainable transport and clean energy solutions.
The initiative, formally unveiled during a signing ceremony in Abuja, marks a significant step toward promoting youth empowerment, job creation, and environmental sustainability nationwide.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, described the partnership as a transformative intervention that aligns with the ministry’s strategic vision to create meaningful economic opportunities for young Nigerians.
He said: “This initiative seeks to facilitate access to affordable electric tricycles and motorcycles for young operators, promote clean energy adoption, establish local assembly and maintenance hubs to boost employment and technical capacity, and provide training in electric vehicle technology, maintenance, battery management, and sustainable business practices.”
He commended House of Destiny Global Services Limited for its innovation and investment in the transport sector, as well as NATOMORAS for its extensive grassroots network and unwavering advocacy for transport operators nationwide.
In a statement, the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry, Omolara Esan, highlighted that the collaboration reflects the Federal Government’s renewed focus on creating youth-centred solutions that combine innovation with environmental responsibility.
Representing the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, the Director of General Services, Mr. Wale Joseph, reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to innovation-driven youth empowerment.
He noted that the collaboration among the Ministry, House of Destiny, and NATOMORAS represents a bold step toward cleaner mobility, job creation, and increased productivity for young Nigerians.
In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of House of Destiny Global Services Limited, Dr. Israel Olajumoke, expressed confidence in the partnership’s potential to create lasting value for Nigerian youth.
He emphasised that the initiative will equip young people with the knowledge and skills to actively participate in the nation’s clean energy transition. Dr. Olajumoke further highlighted that beyond transportation, the project aims to boost local manufacturing, encourage technical innovation, and reduce unemployment through capacity-building and enterprise development in the mobility sector.
Also speaking, the representative of NATOMORAS, Madonna Corosi, expressed gratitude to the Ministry and House of Destiny for forming a partnership that directly benefits members of the association.
She conveyed appreciation on behalf of the National President, Alhaji Usman Buba Gwoza, assuring both partners of NATOMORAS’ full commitment to supporting the successful implementation of the initiative nationwide
