A private school in Lagos has taken a major step toward sustainable transportation by introducing electric school buses for student transport, marking one of the early examples of school fleet electrification in Nigeria.
The project was implemented by EV World Africa in partnership with Abba’s Heart Montessori School. The initiative forms part of a broader plan to replace traditional petrol and diesel-powered school buses with cleaner electric alternatives.
According to the company, the first phase of the project involved assessing the school’s transport needs, sourcing suitable electric vehicles, and installing the required charging infrastructure. The newly introduced electric buses are already in daily operation, transporting pupils with significantly reduced noise and zero tailpipe emissions.
EV World Africa says the school intends to complete the transition to a fully electric transportation fleet by 2026, with a key milestone of electrifying the entire school bus fleet by the third quarter of this year.
Speaking on the development, the company’s Media and Communications Manager, Temidayo Alabi, described the project as an important step toward sustainable transportation within Nigeria’s education sector.
He noted that when schools adopt environmentally friendly transport systems, it not only benefits students but also sends a strong message about responsible environmental practices to the wider community.
Education and sustainability advocates say electric school buses offer multiple benefits. Beyond reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality in busy cities like Lagos, electric vehicles can also lower long-term operational costs for schools. Because electric vehicles have fewer mechanical parts than conventional engines, maintenance and servicing requirements are generally reduced.
EV World Africa has been working to expand electric mobility solutions across the continent by providing services such as electric vehicle procurement, fleet electrification planning, and installation of charging stations.
Industry observers say projects like the Abba’s Heart Montessori initiative highlight the growing interest in electric mobility across Africa. As urban populations expand and fuel costs rise, schools and institutions are increasingly exploring cleaner and more cost-efficient transportation options.
For school owners and administrators, the project demonstrates how educational institutions can integrate sustainability into their operations while improving the quality and safety of student transportation.
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