The Ondo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with US-based transportation company ADMINSERV to introduce electric buses and charging infrastructure in the state.
The initiative will begin with the deployment of five electric buses and the installation of charging stations at selected bus stops in Akure, the state capital.
The Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Transport, Olumuyiwa Ogunyemi, disclosed this on Monday after the signing of the agreement in his office, saying the project was aimed at reducing transportation costs for residents.
He said the charging facilities would also be accessible to individuals and organisations using electric vehicles, not just buses operated under the initiative.
He said, “The partnership is designed to address rising transportation costs while providing charging infrastructure for individuals and organisations using electric vehicles.
“The facilities will not be restricted to the company’s buses, as other electric vehicle owners will also be able to access the charging stations.
“This is the first time that this is happening in Ondo State. They want to use those bus stops as charging points for electric vehicles. This would reduce the cost of transportation drastically.”
Ogunyemi said the government planned to extend the facilities to other local government areas, adding that electric mobility was being pursued alongside compressed natural gas as alternative transport energy.
He said the state was also developing CNG infrastructure, including facilities at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and in Ore, to improve access to alternative fuel options across the state’s three senatorial districts.
The Managing Director of ADMINSERV, Peter Nnamani, said the company, established in 2025, was developing technology-driven transportation solutions, including an artificial intelligence-enabled application to improve mobility in the state.
“This initiative will address the cost of transportation, punctuality, environmental pollution and security through an integrated electric bus system and digital monitoring,” he said.
He projected that monthly transportation spending could fall from about ₦9,000 to between ₦5,000 and ₦6,000 per user under the proposed system.
Nnamani added that the application would enable the monitoring of buses and drivers, while the project was expected to create jobs through the construction and management of charging facilities and the recruitment of bus drivers.