The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Effurum, Delta State, are set to partner on electric vehicle (EV) technology.
This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the Vice Chancellor of FUPRE, Prof. Akpofure Rim Rukeh, to the NADDC Headquarters Abuja recently.
Speaking at the meeting, Rukeh applauded the NADDC boss for his dedication to duty and the energy to drive the Nigerian automotive industry forward. He explained that his visit was to strengthen the already existing relationship between both organisations and seized the opportunity to express the readiness of the University to key into the Vehicle Electrification programme of the Council for a greener future. He added that an EV charging station would add value to the college of engineering and technology at the university.
Responding, NADDC’s Director General, Joseph cc, stated that the council by its mandate, would continue to engage relevant stakeholders to harness the potential of the sector and propel the local automotive industry to enviable heights. “We can leverage some of the expertise you have for more productive engagement with your university, especially in the area of mechatronics training”.
Osanipin expressed his gratitude and commended the university for its achievements, not only in the petroleum sector, but also in the auto industry, which has played a pivotal role in fostering engineering development in the country in good time.
The university had in the past, won the Shell Eco-Marathon award in two different competitions, given its academic excellence.
It would be recalled that the NADDC in line with its Vehicle Electrification Programme, established EV/Solar-Powered charging stations in three universities across the country.
