Young Nigerian entrepreneur in vanguard of green mobility

Mustapha Abubakar Gajibo, a 31-year-old entrepreneur, converted petrol-powered minibuses into solar-powered electric vehicles in Borno state.

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Gajibo now designs and manufactures vehicles in his new workshop in Abuja.

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His electric vehicle model is designed for short-range urban mass transit, with a capacity of seven seats.

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The vehicle covers a distance of 210 kilometers on a single charge and offers battery swapping for quicker charging.

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Gajibo's company has been contacted by interested parties from countries including Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, and Guinea Bissau.

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