The federal government has charged stakeholders to include women in the nation’s transition to electric mobility for sustainable development and gender equity.

Minister of women affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, made the call on Saturday in Lagos at the Electric Mobility Promoters Association of Nigeria (EMPAN) certificate presentation ceremony.

She was represented by Xavier Eyamba, senior/technical adviser to the minister on climate change and green economy, who stressed the role of electric mobility in reducing emissions.

Mrs Sulaiman-Ibrahim said women bore the brunt of climate change, hence the need to prioritise their inclusion in the ongoing transition to electric vehicles.

According to her, ensuring women’s participation in electric mobility addresses gender inclusion while also strengthening the foundations of a sustainable economy.

“As minister of women affairs, I am encouraged by EMPAN’s commitment to gender inclusion. Their deliberate effort to position women as leaders in this revolution is commendable,” she said.

She expressed delight that a woman actively participated in the training, describing it as symbolic and a statement that women had a rightful place in the transition.

She urged EMPAN and partners to build on this momentum, by creating more opportunities that encouraged and supported women to join future training programmes.

“By doing so, we expand talent, enrich diversity, and ensure equitable sharing of benefits across gender lines within this emerging mobility economy,” she added.

Mrs Sulaiman-Ibrahim stressed that sustainable development was impossible without gender equity, insisting women must be empowered as engineers, technicians, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in the mobility sector.

She urged stakeholders to adopt inclusive recruitment, training, and mentorship practices reflecting national diversity.

The minister noted that the road to clean mobility was long, but filled with opportunities, requiring grassroots training, capacity building, and strong public-private partnerships.

She further called for gender-responsive policies, innovation hubs, and local manufacturing to boost the clean mobility drive.

“The ministry of women affairs stands ready to support initiatives aligned with these goals. We invite stakeholders to join us in building inclusive and empowering mobility,” she said.

She congratulated trainees from Cohorts One and Two, describing them as pioneers proving that with the right tools and support, Nigeria could lead Africa’s clean mobility revolution.

“Together, let us drive Nigeria forward,” she added.

(NAN)