Solar-powered keke napep now in Nigeria (photos)

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A Nigerian automobile company identified as Oldang International Limited has developed solar-powered tricycles with air conditioning.

Tricycles popularly known as Keke Napep are used to commute short distances in Nigeria. They are a means of public transport.

The upgrade by the Oldang limited would ensure that tricycles get people to destinations in comfort. It would also reduce the cost of fuel spent by tricycle riders.

According to the company’s chief executive officer, Olubunmi Oluwadare, the sale of their solar-powered tricycle would gradually extinguish petrol engine tricycles across the country.

Solar-powered tricycles now in Nigeria Photo Source: Gossipmill

Oluwadare said: “This would create an easy transportation, system, affordable transport fare, job opportunities, human capital development and position Nigeria as a forward-thinking country and a commercial hub for other African countries.”

He further expressed that the solar-powered tricycle would cost less than one million naira. He said: “The tricycle which uses sun and chargeable batteries, comes in an affordable price of less than N1 million.”

Solar-powered tricycles would reduce fuel cost for riders Photo Source: Gossipmill

The chairman of the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria in Osun state (TOAN), Adewale Folorunsho, thanked the company for the thoughtful innovation.

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“I really appreciate this innovation, with this solar tricycle coming to town, we will be using sun to make money now and not fuel again.”

Folorunsho also urged banks and stakeholders to invest in the public transportation business to enable operators buy and pay on installment.

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