In a bid to equip young Nigerians with the technical skills needed to thrive in the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry, the Youth in Parliament Forum (YIPF) has partnered with CAWIN Mobility Limited to offer free training in EV maintenance and manufacturing. The initiative, which was unveiled in Abuja, aims to empower 2,000 Nigerian youths across the country.
According to Tony Nwulu, Director General of YIPF, the programme is designed to prepare young Nigerians for the emerging opportunities in the renewable energy and green transportation sector. “One of the biggest challenges in the coming years will be who services electric vehicles when they develop faults,” Nwulu said. “Through this partnership, we are equipping 2,000 Nigerian youths with the skills to fill that critical gap.”
The training programme, which commences on September 20, will target 1,000 engineering students and 1,000 mechanics drawn from across the country. Nwulu emphasized that the programme is completely free, and interested youths can visit the YIPF website to register. “This project is open to all Nigerian youths across the country,” he said. “You are not paying one kobo to be trained.”
The partnership between YIPF and CAWIN Mobility also includes the Lawmakers Car Acquisition Scheme, which will give federal lawmakers access to electric and conventional vehicles at affordable prices. Nwulu stressed that the scheme is designed to promote sustainable transportation options and ease the challenges lawmakers face in carrying out their duties.
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Youth in Parliament, Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, commended CAWIN Mobility for bringing its expertise to Nigeria and for agreeing to train Nigerian youths. “The world is moving into the electric era, and Nigeria cannot afford to be left behind,” he said. “Through this programme, we are ensuring that when electric vehicles arrive in the Nigerian market, we will already have a prepared workforce and infrastructure to maintain and service them.”
Managing Director of CAWIN Mobility, Wayne Ji, emphasized that the initiative will prepare young Nigerians to play a central role in the country’s transition to green mobility. “This ceremony is not just symbolic; it is a promise to our youth, our environment, and Nigeria’s economic growth,” he said. “We believe Nigeria can achieve the same transformation that electric vehicles drove in China.”
The programme is part of a broader vision to create jobs, diversify the economy, and make Nigeria a leader in West Africa’s electric vehicle revolution. As Nwulu noted, “With this partnership, we are driving a future where our youths are empowered, our lawmakers are equipped, and our nation is positioned as a leader in the green revolution.”
