Recently, under the supervision of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL) has delivered 11 units of Yutong E12 pure electric buses in Lagos State, Nigeria. As the core vehicle and technology partner for the project, Yutong provides the E12 new energy solution tailored for tropical markets. The buses are well adapted to West Africa’s hot and humid climate and complex urban road conditions, featuring stable and reliable three-electric systems with excellent energy efficiency, helping Lagos accelerate the green transition of public transport and progress steadily toward its 2050 net-zero emission target.

These buses mark the first batch of vehicles under OCEL’s plan to deploy 50 electric buses. Since 2023, Yutong electric buses have been running as pilot units. Extensive on-road testing and reliability verification have fully validated the E12’s vehicle protection, driving range and operational adaptability, laying a solid foundation for this bulk delivery.

Ademola Ogunbanjo, President and CEO of OCEL, stated that this project represents a key turning point for e-mobility development in Nigeria and across Africa. It aims to build a complete electric mobility ecosystem covering charging infrastructure, maintenance hubs, technical workforce training, spare parts supply chains and local assembly. Together with Bank of Industry and Wema Bank, Yutong provides technical and supporting services. Further financing cooperation with AFC and IFC will be explored in the next phase.

“If it works in Lagos, it can work anywhere in Nigeria. The future of transport is electric, and that future is unfolding right here in Lagos.”

The Yutong E12 electric bus combines large passenger capacity and long driving range, with zero tailpipe emissions, low noise and optimized whole-life maintenance costs. Beyond vehicle supply, Yutong also delivers supporting charging solutions, localized operation & maintenance systems and professional technical training, empowering partners to build local service capabilities.

This delivery will continuously gather high-frequency urban operation data. Yutong will further strengthen cooperation with LAMATA and OCEL to build a benchmark of green public transport in West Africa and replicate the proven E12 electric bus solution across Africa.