New initiative targets affordable transportation, job creation and cleaner energy, with production hub to be established in Khana LGA, Rivers State
The Green City Project has unveiled Nwinnabu Green Life, a locally designed electric tricycle brand, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of efforts to promote cleaner transportation, create employment opportunities and reduce dependence on petrol-powered vehicles.
The unveiling took place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Echolen Height Hotel, Port Harcourt.
Speaking at the event, the Founder of Green City Project, Dr Douglas Fabeke, said the initiative was designed to promote indigenous innovation, local manufacturing and sustainable transportation while creating economic opportunities for Nigerians.
Fabeke disclosed that the project’s current production centre is located in Port Harcourt City, with plans to establish a major production hub in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Additional production and service centres are also being considered for Abia, Lagos, Abuja and other locations.
He further announced plans to train approximately 500 people in technical areas, including electric mobility, battery management, vehicle maintenance and related skills to support the production and expansion of the brand.
According to him, the initiative was developed in collaboration with Global Entrepreneurship City Limited, United Mission for Rural and Urban African Community Empowerment and the African Commission for Sustainable Development, with support from Access Bank PLC.
Promoting Cleaner Transportation and Job Creation
Nwinnabu Green Life features an electric-powered tricycle equipped with lithium battery technology and designed for commercial transportation on Nigerian roads.
Unlike conventional petrol-powered tricycles, the electric vehicles produce no direct exhaust emissions during operation, offering a potential alternative for reducing urban air pollution and traffic-related noise.
The company estimates that each tricycle could prevent more than five tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, depending on usage and the source of electricity used for charging.
It also projects that operators could reduce daily running costs compared with petrol-powered alternatives, subject to electricity tariffs and operating conditions.
The vehicles incorporate features such as GPS tracking, anti-theft ignition systems, reinforced suspension, high ground clearance, passenger safety bars, USB charging ports and weather-resistant canopies.
Beyond transportation, the project is positioning local manufacturing and technical skills development as important drivers of employment and economic growth.
The proposed Khana production hub is expected to create opportunities in vehicle assembly, maintenance, electrical installations, battery servicing, logistics, distribution and other supporting businesses.
The planned training of 500 people is also expected to develop a skilled workforce capable of supporting the emerging electric mobility industry.
Expansion Across Nigeria and Africa
Fabeke said the project’s long-term ambition was to expand Nwinnabu Green Life across Nigeria and other African countries through additional production, distribution and maintenance centres.
He described the initiative as an effort to combine local innovation, environmental responsibility and economic empowerment while creating opportunities for young people and entrepreneurs.
The Green City Project says its broader objective is to contribute to a transportation system that supports economic development while reducing the environmental impact of fossil-fuel-powered mobility.
The brand’s guiding message is: “Powered by Clean Energy, Built for African Roads.”
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