UNILAG Electric Shuttle to Eliminate Over 120 Metric Tons of CO₂ by End of 2025

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is on course to achieve a major milestone in sustainable transportation by cutting over 120 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions before the end of 2025.

The achievement stems from the Electric Vehicle (EV) initiative launched in January 2025 by UNILAG in partnership with Ogata Global Resources and Chart Eco Global Services.

In its first six months, a fleet of 10 electric buses covered more than 102,000 kilometres, preventing 16.78 metric tons of CO₂ emissions. With the fleet now expanded to 30 buses and a projected mileage of 700,000 kilometres, the university is set to reach a total reduction of 124 metric tons by year-end.

This reduction is equivalent to planting and nurturing about 5,600 trees within a single year. The initiative underscores UNILAG’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially climate action, clean energy, and sustainable cities.

The emissions data, verified by Chart Eco Global Services using internationally recognised protocols including DEFRA (UK), US EPA, and IPCC 2006 Guidelines, was also reviewed by the TETFund Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (TCEBCEM), UNILAG.

Mr. Itunulowa Okusami, CEO of Chart Eco Global Services, described the programme as “a proof of concept to decarbonize Nigeria’s heavily polluted transport sector,” adding that it demonstrates the scalability of sustainable mobility in schools and communities.

Similarly, Mr. Henry Eke, CEO of Ogata Global Resources, highlighted the affordability of electric shuttles amid current economic realities, stressing their contribution to cleaner air and healthier environments.

Dr. Okwong Walter of TCEBCEM, UNILAG, affirmed the credibility of the emissions report and noted that the initiative would significantly improve air quality on and around the campus.

Beyond transportation, the electric shuttle programme is setting a national benchmark for sustainable mobility in higher institutions while reinforcing UNILAG’s broader green agenda for a healthier and more inclusive campus.