Nigeria’s pioneer electric motor company, Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), says it is partnering with U.K.- based Jupiter Lithium to create game-changing Lithium-to-Vehicle Supply Chain in Nigeria.
The Chairman of EMVC, Mustapha Audu who said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said that the partnership would focus on engaging third-party partners.
According to him, this will be done by working with kilometres in Kaduna state, creating an unprecedented opportunity to transform Nigeria’s Jupiter’s high-grade SC6 spodumene concentrate production with EMVC’s electriv vehicle.
“This partnership represents a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s transition to sustainable Jupiter to develop a complete domestic supply chain from lithium extraction to electric supply chain.
“The groundbreaking collaboration brings together EMVC’s proven expertise in sustainable mobility solutions with Jupiter’s extensive lithium mining operations across 420 square kilometres in Kaduna state.
“By working with vehicle production, we are not just building cars –we are building Nigeria’s future to develop a complete domestic supply chain from lithium extraction to electric leader in clean mobility technology,” he said.
He said that the partnship would create an unprecedented opportunity to transform Nigeria’s position in the global green economy.
Audu said that the five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) established a comprehensive framework to develop Nigeria’s first integrated lithium-to-electric vehicle supply chain.
The chairman said that the partnership would improve trade balance by reducing reliance on imported batteries and electric sustainable transportation.
“The company is committed to developing local capabilities whilst supporting Nigeria’s commitment to reducing greenhouse emission to reducing gas emissions through clean transportation.
“This collaboration demonstrates the power of strategic partnerships in driving sustainable economic growth.
“We are not just creating products, we are creating an entire ecosystem that will benefit Nigerian communities for generations to come,” he said.
He said that EMVC was creating an entire ecosystem that would benefit Nigerian communities for generations, promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.
“Wed will work to integrate locally produced lithium, and both companies will collaborate to identify and engage qualified third-party partners capable of sustainable economic growth.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Jupiter Lithium Ltd, Dr Stephen Davis emphasised the strategic significance of mineral wealth.
Davis said that the partnership addressed a critical gap in the global lithium supply chain by connecting EMVC’s proven expertise in sustainable of the collaboration.
“Our partnership with EMVC exemplifies international transformation of Nigeria’s economic landscape
“Our partnership with EMVC exemplifies how international expertise can work hand-in-hand with Nigerian innovation to unlock the country’s vast mineral wealth.
“This collaboration will help establish Nigeria as a key player in the global lithium value chain while supporting the country’s ambitious sustainability goals.
“It will also help establish Nigeria as a key player in the global battery-grade chemical production and lithium battery manufacturing facilities, while supporting the country’s ambitious sustainability goals,” he said.
EMVC is Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous electric vehicle company, providing comprehensive manufacturing value chain.
Jupiter Lithium Ltd. is a UK-incorporated company focused on developing the Jupiter project, an extensive lithium mining operation in Kaduna state.
NAN
