Dana Motors Deepens Commitment to Nigeria’s Electric Vehicle Future

As the company expands investments across electic vehicle (EV) manufacturing, infrastructure, skills development and strategic partnerships

Dana Motors Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading automotive companies and a pioneer in sustainable mobility solutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the country’s transition to cleaner transportation through significant investments across the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.

The company disclosed that its vision extends beyond the sale of electric vehicles to building a comprehensive mobility ecosystem that supports Nigeria’s long-term industrialization, energy transition, and transportation objectives.

As part of this commitment, Dana Motors continues to make strategic investments in electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly, sales and distribution, after-sales support, spare parts availability, charging infrastructure development, vehicle leasing and financing solutions, technical training, skills development, component localization, and export opportunities.

The company is also actively pursuing strategic partnerships across both the public and private sectors to support the implementation of Nigeria’s National Electric Vehicle Development Agenda and drive wider adoption of sustainable transportation solutions.

Speaking on the company’s vision for the future, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dana Motors Limited (DML), Jacky Hathiramani, said the transition to electric mobility presents a significant opportunity for Nigeria to create jobs, develop local manufacturing capacity, reduce emissions, and position itself as a leader in Africa’s emerging green economy.

“At Dana Motors, we see electric mobility as much more than a business opportunity. It is a catalyst for economic growth, industrial development, innovation, and environmental sustainability. Our focus is not only on delivering world-class electric vehicles to Nigerians but also on building the infrastructure, partnerships, technical capacity, and local value chains required to support a thriving EV ecosystem.”

He added that the company remains committed to supporting government policies aimed at promoting cleaner transportation and reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels.

“We are investing across the entire electric vehicle value chain—from assembly and distribution to charging infrastructure, financing solutions, skills development, and local content integration. Our objective is to make electric mobility accessible, practical, and sustainable for Nigerians while contributing meaningfully to national development goals.”

”We believe that collaboration between government, industry stakeholders, financial institutions, technology providers, and development partners will be critical to unlocking the full potential of the EV sector and ensuring a successful transition to cleaner transportation, he added.

With growing investments in electric mobility and a strong focus on innovation, local manufacturing, and strategic partnerships, Dana Motors is positioning itself at the forefront of Nigeria’s automotive transformation and helping shape the future of sustainable transportation across Africa.

Dana Motors Limited is one of Nigeria’s foremost automotive companies and a key player in the country’s mobility sector.

Through its commitment to innovation, local manufacturing, sustainable transportation, and customer-centric solutions, the company continues to drive the adoption of electric vehicles, CNG-powered vehicles, and other future mobility technologies while contributing to Nigeria’s economic growth and industrial development.

MlKE OCHONMA
EDITOR
mikeochonma@gmail.com

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