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Desmond Dogara

Desmond Dogara Bardeson is passionate about driving sustainability and inclusive development through clean energy and climate innovations. His interests span electric mobility, renewable energy access, circular battery innovation, and climate-smart agriculture, with a strong focus on creating green jobs and empowering youth and women. He is particularly committed to advancing just energy transition policies and leveraging technology to build resilient communities across Africa.

5 articles published

Nigeria’s Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill 2025: A Data-Driven Opportunity for Sustainable Transformation

EnergyNovember 17, 202593Views0Likes3Comments
Nigeria stands on the brink of a transportation revolution. With over 230 million people and an estimated 12 million vehicles on its roads, nearly all powered by internal combustion engines (ICE), the environmental, economic, and public health costs of fossil fuel dependency are becoming increasingly unsustainable. According to data presented in Dr. Lawal Y. Gada’s…

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Policy Brief: Accelerating Women’s Participation in E-Mobility in Nigeria: A Policy, Finance, Innovation and Technology Perspective

EnergyNovember 10, 202591Views0Likes0Comments
Abstract The transition to electric mobility (e-mobility) presents significant economic, environmental, and social opportunities for Nigeria. As the country seeks to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions, e-mobility emerges as a key solution for sustainable transportation. However, despite its potential, women remain significantly underrepresented in this sector due to a…

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Beyond Tailpipe Emissions: The Hidden Carbon Footprint of Electric Vehicles and the Future of Transport.

EnergyNovember 10, 202561Views0Likes0Comments
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Environmental Impact of EVs vs. ICE Vehicles INTRODUCTION The global transition to electric mobility represents one of the most significant technological and environmental shifts of the 21st century. With transportation accounting for 24% of global CO₂ emissions (IEA, 2023), electrification is widely regarded as a critical strategy for decarbonization. Governments worldwide are implementing policies…

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Powering Nigeria’s Future: Youth Employability in Electric Mobility

EnergyNovember 10, 202541Views1Like0Comments
Executive Summary Nigeria is on the cusp of a transformative shift towards electric mobility, a transition driven by a forward-looking government, proactive private sector investment, and the economic imperative stemming from recent fuel subsidy removals. This strategic reorientation is not merely an environmental imperative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, but it…

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Navigating the Green Frontier: Challenges Faced by Stakeholders in Electric Vehicle (2, 3, and 4-Wheeler) Importation via Nigeria Customs Service

EnergyOctober 29, 202561Views0Likes0Comments
Executive Summary Nigeria stands at a pivotal juncture in its pursuit of sustainable transportation, driven by ambitious commitments to transition towards electric mobility. Despite a clear national vision for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and a burgeoning local manufacturing presence, the importation of electric vehicles (EVs), encompassing 2, 3, and 4-wheelers, faces significant impediments within the operational…

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