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ABOUT NEMES 2026

Redefining Mobility.
Powering the Future.

The Nigeria Electric Mobility & Energy Summit (NEMES) 2026 is a high-level, multi-dimensional platform designed to catalyze Nigeria's transition into a sustainable and electric technology-driven mobility ecosystem.

November 11–13, 2026
3 Days of Impact
Lagos, Nigeria
Africa's Mobility Laboratory
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

The Global Mobility Transformation

The global mobility landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Sustainable mobility is no longer optional—it is an economic strategy, an environmental necessity, and an industrial opportunity.

However, in emerging markets, transformation is not driven by vision alone. It requires sequenced execution. In Nigeria, the path forward is clear: build on existing momentum while accelerating toward a fully electrified future.

This is where NEMES 2026 becomes critical—a platform designed to advance electric mobility and unlock adoption across the entire energy transition spectrum.

220M+
Population
$1T+
GDP Potential
50+
Countries Represented
Electric vehicle charging station
100%
Sustainable Future
BEYOND AN EVENT

A Catalyst for Transformation

NEMES 2026 is not a conventional conference. It is a market activation platform—a platform where policy meets execution, where investment meets opportunity, and where innovation meets real-world application.

Not a Conventional Conference

  • Talking heads without action
  • Networking without outcomes
  • Ideas without execution
  • Dialogue without delivery

NEMES is a Market Activation Platform

  • Policy meets execution
  • Investment meets opportunity
  • Innovation meets real-world application
  • Vision drives tangible outcomes

From Conversation to Execution

01

Conversation

Ideas to policy alignment. Building shared understanding across stakeholders.

02

Implementation

Policy to pilot projects and infrastructure deployment.

03

Industrialization

Pilots to scalable industrial and investment opportunities.

WHY NIGERIA, WHY NOW

Africa's Time for Electric Mobility

Nigeria stands at a unique crossroads with enormous potential to leapfrog legacy systems and architect a mobility future that is cleaner, more efficient, and economically transformative.

Strategic Opportunity

  • Africa's electric mobility market is still emerging—first movers will shape the continent
  • Nigeria is the continent's largest economy and population base
  • Opportunity to build an integrated EV mobility ecosystem

Key Drivers

  • Rising fuel costs creating urgency for alternatives
  • Urban congestion demanding smarter mobility systems
  • Climate commitments and global sustainability alignment

NEMES Positions Nigeria as:

The Gateway for Electric Mobility in Africa A Hub for EV Innovation A Leader in Sustainable Transportation
OBJECTIVES

Goals of NEMES 2026

Position Nigeria as an EV Hub

Establish Nigeria as Africa's premier destination for electric mobility innovation and investment.

Attract Global Investors

Connect international capital with Nigeria's emerging EV and energy transition opportunities.

Facilitate Public-Private Partnerships

Bridge government initiatives with industry expertise for effective policy implementation.

Drive Awareness and Education

Build understanding and confidence in electric mobility across all stakeholder groups.

Enable Local Manufacturing

Support the development of local EV assembly and component manufacturing capabilities.

A Convergence of Power, Capital & Innovation

NEMES brings together a carefully curated ecosystem of stakeholders who will define the future of mobility in Nigeria and across Africa.

Government Leaders

Global Investors

EV Manufacturers

Energy Providers

Startups & Innovators

Corporate Leaders

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Tangible Results

NEMES 2026 is designed to deliver measurable outcomes that drive Nigeria's mobility transformation forward.

01

Policy Recommendations

Actionable policy frameworks to accelerate EV adoption and infrastructure development.

02

Signed Partnerships

Memoranda of understanding between government, industry, and international partners.

03

Investment Commitments

Secured funding for EV infrastructure, manufacturing, and innovation projects.

04

Pilot Project Launches

Real-world demonstration projects to prove concepts and build confidence.

05

Increased Public Awareness

Widespread understanding of EV benefits, safety, and economic value.

06

Annual Platform Established

A sustainable, recurring summit for ongoing ecosystem collaboration.

Legacy Impact

NEMES 2026 is designed to support and accelerate existing national efforts by complementing the ongoing work of government agencies and industry stakeholders. The summit will contribute to establishing Nigeria as Africa's leader in sustainable mobility.

ORGANIZER

Convened by The Licht Advisory Group Inc.

A cross-border advisory firm focused on strategic partnerships, investment facilitation, and ecosystem development—with strong linkages across Canada, Africa, and global stakeholders.

Strategic Partnerships

Building bridges between markets and opportunities

Investment Facilitation

Connecting capital with transformative projects

Ecosystem Development

Creating sustainable ecosystems for growth

With strong linkages across:

North America
Africa
Global

The Future Starts Here.

This is more than participation. It's an opportunity to shape outcomes, influence direction, and be part of a transformation that will define the next decade of mobility in Nigeria and Africa.

November 11–13, 2026 • Lagos, Nigeria