Tinubu Launches 1,000 Spiro Electric Bikes With Swappable Battery-pack In Ogun State

Tinubu launches 1,000 Spiro Electric Bikes (e-bikes) with swappable battery-pack in Ogun State.

Spiro has achieved over one billion kilometres of low-carbon emissions travel with more than 80,000 electric motorcycles. 

With its over 2500 battery swapping stations across Africa, Spiro has also achieved more than 30 million battery swaps to date. 

Spiro, Africa’s largest Electric Vehicle (EV) Company known for its eco-friendly electric motorcycles and battery-swapping stations, has expanded its electric mobility with the deployment of 1,000 new electric bikes (e-bikes) in Ogun State.

The e-bikes were officially inaugurated on Saturday April 4th at the Gateway International Airport by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

This landmark initiative represents a major step forward in advancing sustainable transportation across Nigeria. By reducing carbon emissions and offering affordable alternatives to fuel-powered vehicles, Spiro is supporting the government’s vision of a cleaner and greener environment.

“With rising fuel costs, our electric bikes provide a cost-effective solution for riders, passengers, and businesses,” said Kaushik Burman, CEO of Spiro.

“We are proud to partner with both the Ogun State Government and the Federal Government to deliver eco-friendly mobility that empowers Nigerians to improve their livelihoods while protecting the environment.”

Governor Abiodun says the Spiro electric bikes will mitigate the sudden increase in fuel prices.

“Today we displayed over a 1000 electric mobility solutions because of our forward approach in energy transition supporting environmental sustainability, urban transportation while mitigating the short occasion by the sudden increase in fuel prices which we are currently witnessing.”

The introduction of these 1,000 bikes is expected to generate new job opportunities, lower transportation costs, and ease traffic congestion in Ogun State.

“In these challenging economic times, Spiro’s electric bikes offer practical relief,” added Burman.

“By reducing transportation expenses, we are helping individuals and businesses save money, enhance productivity, and contribute to a more sustainable future for Nigeria.”

About Spiro

With more than 80,000 electric motorcycles, over 2500 battery swapping stations and more than 30 million battery swaps to date, Spiro has achieved over one billion kilometres of low-carbon emissions travel, transforming mobility and economies through substituting expensive imported fossil fuel-based transportation with affordable, accessible and sustainable solutions.

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