Spiro, Africa’s leading provider of electric mobility solutions and battery swapping technology, has expanded its operations in Ogun State with the deployment of 1,000 new electric bikes to boost sustainable transportation across Nigeria.
- +Spiro expands electric mobility in Ogun with 1,000 bikes
The fleet was officially inaugurated recently at the Gateway International Airport by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State.
The fleet was officially inaugurated recently at the Gateway International Airport by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State.
According to Spiro, the initiative represents a major step in reducing carbon emissions and offering affordable alternatives to fuel-powered vehicles, and also 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, delivering eco-friendly mobility that empowers Nigerians to improve their livelihoods while protecting the environment,” said Kaushik Burman, CEO of Spiro.
Abiodun stated that the Spiro electric bikes will mitigate the sudden increase in fuel prices, saying, “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 company also stated that the initiative is expected to provide job opportunities, lower transportation costs, and ease traffic congestion in Ogun state.
“By reducing transportation expenses, we are helping individuals and businesses save money, enhance productivity, and contribute to a more sustainable future for Nigeria,” added Burman.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior government officials, industry stakeholders, and dignitaries.
Spiro’s expansion in Ogun State forms part of its broader strategy to roll out thousands of electric bikes nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to building a cleaner and more resilient transportation ecosystem in Africa.
With more than 80,000 electric motorcycles, over 2500 battery swapping stations and more than 30 million battery swaps to date, the electric mobility company has transformed mobility and economies through substituting expensive imported fossil fuel-based transportation with sustainable solutions.
