Osinbajo drives Nigerian electric car, Kona





 
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, drove a made-in-Nigeria electric car on Tuesday, evoking reactions from Nigerians on social media.

The Presidency shared a video of Osinbajo driving a locally assembled electric car, referred to as ‘Kona’.

He drove the car during the Made-in-Nigeria exhibition event at Eagle Square, Abuja.

The caption of the Facebook post read, “Vice President Yemi Osinbajo driving Kona, Nigerian made electric car, a moment ago, at Eagle Square, Abuja.

“With the VP are the DG (Director General) of the Nigeria Automotive Development Council, Jelani Aliyu and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adebayo.”

Nigerians took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the development.

While some users lauded the government for the innovation, others faulted the development

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