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Published on: 24. May 2023

Yutong's uncertain partner in Lagos

230524 -- LAGOS, May 24, 2023 -- Guests pose for a group photo at a launch ceremony for Yutong electric buses in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 23, 2023. Chinese bus maker Yutong on Tuesday launched the first electric mass transit buses targeting public transport in Lagos, Nigeria s economic hub, as the country prepares for the gradual shift from internal combustion engine-powered vehicles to sustainable electric vehicles EVs. The project is a collaboration between the Oando Clean Energy Limited, Yutong s partner in Nigeria, and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority to start proof-of-concept with two Yutong electric buses on the Bus Rapid Transit road in Lagos. Photo by /Xinhua NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE ELECTRIC BUSES-LAUNCH LixPeng PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
The Chinese manufacturer Yutong plans to supply 12,000 electric buses to the Nigerian metropolis. However, the deal could come with unpleasant surprises. The Nigerian partner is embroiled in a severe financial scandal.
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Last updated: 24. July 2025
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