- Governor Abdullahi Sule believes the Evergreen City project will enhance power supply and create jobs for unemployed youths in Nigeria
- Nasarawa State has allocated 5,000 hectares of land in Karu for the project, and Governor Sule met with CATL, a Chinese EV battery producer, to discuss collaboration
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for the Evergreen City project will significantly enhance power supply and create extensive job opportunities for unemployed youths nationwide.
A statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ibrahim Addra, noted that the Evergreen City project, to be established in Nasarawa State, aims to achieve these goals.
On Thursday, Governor Sule made these remarks during a meeting with officials of CATL, the world’s largest EV battery producer based in China. He highlighted that the state’s support for the project includes allocating 5,000 hectares of land in Karu, the headquarters of Karu Local Government Area, for the Evergreen City Project.
Currently in China as part of a federal government delegation led by Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen and Spokesman to the President, Governor Sule emphasised Nigeria’s significant energy demand due to its large population, presenting a ready market for the energy generated from the project.
During their visit, Governor Sule and the delegation toured facilities, including an automated assembly line. CATL management responded positively with a detailed presentation on how their technologies and financing platforms can be customized for Evergreen City’s requirements.