The Nigerian Presidency has expressed support for ProTaxi, a new e-hailing service launched in Abuja with 1,000 electric vehicles. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Transportation and Mobility, Adetokunbo Ade-John, commended PromiseLand Innovation, the company behind ProTaxi, for introducing the platform. He stated that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu's vision for transforming Nigeria's transportation sector through innovative solutions. Ade-John described ProTaxi as a bold step towards advancing transportation and mobility in the country.
Ade-John urged PromiseLand Innovation to sustain the initiative and expand its operations beyond Abuja to other parts of the country. He emphasized that the launch of ProTaxi demonstrates what can be achieved when innovation and government policy work together. ProTaxi aims to provide commuters with an electric-powered transportation option while creating income-generating opportunities for drivers and their families. The platform is designed to promote modern and affordable transportation in Nigeria.
Emmanuel Oloche, Chief Executive Officer of PromiseLand Innovation, said the concept behind ProTaxi is rooted in the organization's broader vision of using innovation and technology to transform people's livelihoods. He stated that the company believes that people's circumstances should not determine their future and that access to the right tools, opportunities, and environment can help transform lives. Oloche described ProTaxi as a platform that creates opportunity and changes destiny.
According to Oloche, the economic impact of ProTaxi will extend beyond individual drivers, noting that every driver has a family whose livelihood can be supported by the income generated through the service. He stated that the income earned by drivers through the platform can help families meet basic needs, including payment of children's school fees and house rent. Oloche emphasized that the platform has the potential to reshape communities by creating opportunities for thousands of drivers.
Gift Emmanuel, Executive Director, PromiseLand Estate, said the initiative is driven by a vision to support ordinary Nigerians through the creation of economic opportunities. She stated that the company has commenced operations in Abuja and plans to expand its services to other states. Emmanuel emphasized that the vision is to help the masses and create economic opportunities for thousands of drivers.
ProTaxi has commenced operations in Abuja with 1,000 electric vehicles, providing drivers with opportunities to earn income and support their families. The platform is an initiative of PromiseLand Innovation, which aims to use innovation and technology to create economic opportunities and help move ordinary people from poverty to prosperity. The company's objective is to empower 1,000 drivers with electric vehicles.
The launch of ProTaxi has been welcomed by the Nigerian government, which sees the platform as a bold step towards advancing transportation and mobility in the country. With plans to expand its services to other states, ProTaxi has the potential to create thousands of economic opportunities for drivers and their families. The platform is expected to promote modern and affordable transportation in Nigeria while supporting the country's economic growth.
Key points
- The Nigerian Presidency has expressed support for ProTaxi, a new e-hailing service launched in Abuja with 1,000 electric vehicles.
- ProTaxi aims to provide commuters with an electric-powered transportation option while creating income-generating opportunities for drivers and their families.
- The platform has the potential to reshape communities by creating opportunities for thousands of drivers and their families.
