YIPF, CAWIN sign MoU to train 2,000 Nigerian youths on electric vehicle repairs
An agency under the Nigerian National Assembly, Youth In Parliament Forum, YIPF, and CAWIN Mobility Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to provide free training for 2,000 Nigerian youths on electric vehicle, EV, repairs.
The initiative is aimed at equipping young people with the technical skills needed to thrive in the fast-growing electric mobility sector, create jobs, and promote green technology adoption in Nigeria.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, representatives of both organizations expressed their commitment to youth empowerment, innovation, and sustainable transportation.
The training will cover hands-on modules in electric vehicle diagnostics, battery technology, and repair techniques, preparing participants for employment and entrepreneurship in the evolving automotive industry.
The Chairman of YIPF, Ayodeji Alao Akala said the essence of the training was to prepare the market for the impending revolution in the automobile industry.
“What we’re doing now is training programs and showing that whatever markets we are bringing in, whatever collaboration we are doing with the COWIN, we already have a prepared market. We already have a prepared infrastructure for this kind of collaboration. So what we’re doing here today is preparing the market.
“We’re paving a path for the future because the future is now is changing to electric cars because of the ozone layer and because of carbon emission,” Akala noted.
On his part the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CAWIN Mobility Limited, Wayne Ji said that signing of the MoU was not just a symbolic event but a promise to the youth, environment and to Nigeria’s economic growth.
“We all know that in China electric vehicles have led a new round of industrial revolution and significantly promoted economic development and employment.
“Therefore we hope to introduce the electric vehicle industry to Nigeria as well by training of 2,000 youths on EV repairs and engineering. This initiative is not merely about technical know-how, we will train 1,000 skilled technicians who can immediately serve in workshops, service centers, and local garages, ensuring that electric vehicles on Nigerian roads receive proper care and maintenance.
“At the same time, we will train 1,000 young engineers in close collaboration with Nigeria’s university system,” Ji stated.
He said the training will go beyond repairs but also focus research, design, battery management, software, integration, and the long-term development of the EV industry.
According to him, the 2,000 youths will form the backbone of Nigeria’s future EV workforce from garage to the research lab, and from maintenance to manufacturing.
Also speaking at the event, the Director General of YIPF, Tony Nwulu said the collaboration reflects the shared commitment to youth empowerment, sustainable mobility, and national development and a testament to what is possible when innovation meets purpose.
“Today, we are not just signing documents. We are creating opportunities for young people. We are opening a pathway for renewable energy and sustainable development.
“Through this partnership, we are achieving two historic milestones. The first is the free training of 2,000 Nigerian youths in electric vehicle (EV) repairs and maintenance. This will equip our young people with the skills and experience needed to service electric vehicles, which are already making their way into Nigeria.
“One of the biggest challenges in the coming years will be ensuring that there are skilled hands to maintain these vehicles when they develop faults. By preparing ahead, we are ensuring Nigeria is not left behind,” Nwulu said.
YIPF, CAWIN sign MoU to train 2,000 Nigerian youths on electric vehicle repairs
