Enugu State has taken a major step toward industrial growth and green innovation with the launch of a new electric vehicle assembly plant in Nkanu East Local Government Area. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Stallion Vehicle Assembly Plant was held on May 28, 2025, marking the start of a project that aims to transform Enugu from a consumer-driven economy to a production hub.
Governor Peter Mbah, represented by Secretary to the State Government Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, led the foundation-laying event alongside Mahesh Vaswani, Group Managing Director of Stallion Group. The plant will initially assemble 2,000 hybrid sedans, with plans to expand into bus manufacturing, supporting the state’s ambition to grow its GDP from $4.4 billion to $30 billion within eight years.
“This groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new industrial era for Enugu,” Mbah said. He highlighted the plant’s potential to create thousands of jobs across engineering, technical services, administration, logistics, and retail sectors. The initiative also supports the state’s youth empowerment taxi scheme and aligns with Enugu’s climate policy to reduce carbon emissions through clean energy vehicles.
The assembly plant is designed to be more than a manufacturing site; it will serve as a training ground for future automotive engineers, providing technology transfer and skills development opportunities. Governor Mbah expressed hope that the project would position Enugu as a leading automotive hub in the South East and West Africa.
Mahesh Vaswani praised the collaboration, noting its role in enhancing transport infrastructure and sustainable development. “This partnership will create jobs and place Enugu on the map in Africa’s auto industry,” he said.
Local government officials and commissioners also voiced their support, urging the community to protect the new infrastructure and work closely with Stallion Group to ensure the project’s success.
This electric vehicle assembly plant complements other industrial projects in Enugu, including the Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant launched in October 2024 and the New-Watson Doors Industry. These efforts reflect Governor Mbah’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and advancing infrastructure development across the state.
