Speaking in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between YIPF and CAWIN, Nwulu described the initiative as a “historic milestone” that would prepare Nigerian youths for opportunities in renewable energy and green transportation.
“One of the biggest challenges in the coming years will be who services electric vehicles when they develop faults. Through this partnership, we are equipping 2,000 Nigerian youths with the skills to fill that critical gap,” Nwulu said.
The programme, set to commence on September 20, will train 1,000 engineering students and 1,000 mechanics across the country. According to Nwulu, the training is open to all interested youths and will be completely free.
He stressed that the rise of EVs in Nigeria made it urgent to build local capacity for servicing and maintenance, adding that the partnership goes beyond car sales to ensure sustainable technical support.
The collaboration also introduced the Lawmakers Car Acquisition Scheme (LCAS), designed to provide federal lawmakers with access to both electric and conventional vehicles at affordable prices with flexible payment plans and after-sales support.
Chairman of the House Committee on Youth in Parliament, Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao Akala, commended the initiative, saying it would prepare Nigerian youths for the global shift towards sustainable mobility. “The future is electric, and we must train the next generation to understand and lead in this transition,” he said.
Managing Director of CAWIN Mobility, Wayne Ji, said the project would empower Nigerian youths to drive Africa’s EV revolution. “In China, electric vehicles drove a new wave of industrial revolution. We believe Nigeria can achieve the same transformation,” he noted.
Under the programme, 1,000 technicians will be trained to work in garages and service centres, while another 1,000 engineers will undergo advanced training in EV research, design, and manufacturing in partnership with Nigerian universities.
Ji emphasized that CAWIN would also support Nigeria with a complete EV ecosystem—charging infrastructure, local assembly, supply chains, and after-sales services. “These 2,000 youths will be the backbone of Nigeria’s EV workforce, from the garage to the research lab,” he said.
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