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Nigerian man unveils electric bikes, price raises eyebrows (Watch Video)

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1 year ago

July 25, 2023

A smart Nigerian entrepreneur, Owelle, has taken a bold step towards sustainability by introducing electric bikes as an alternative means of transportation.

Owelle, known for his innovative solutions, shared photos and videos of the sleek electric bikes on Twitter, quickly garnering widespread attention and sparking a heated discussion on social media.

With fuel prices reaching record highs, many Nigerians are seeking more cost-effective and eco-friendly modes of transportation.

Owelle’s introduction of luxury electric bikes seemed to present an appealing option to those looking for a greener way to commute.

In his Twitter post, Owelle revealed that the price of these electric bikes is set at N1.3 million, but he emphasized that the price is negotiable, making it potentially accessible to a broader range of consumers.

He wrote;

“Last deal👍🏿 Electric bikes 1.3M each Goodnight 🌺🌺”

Many Twitter users criticized the high price, expressing concerns that it might be out of reach for the average Nigerian consumer.

Another concern raised by some users is the need for a reliable power source to charge the electric bikes.

Netizens Reactions…

@Emmanuelandre_ said; “Omo and in my head I wanted to be the first to start distributing, I was thinking of delivery people as my target customers. Omo.”

@EmperorKaash said; “No be country wey dey get steady light them dey use electric bike or scooter ? Where light to charge am ? You go still buy expensive fuel to take charge am.”

@Ikemchingy said; “You will buy fuel and charge it with generator. Tinubu don chock naija from all sides.”

@olatundekazeem said; “Igbo and Business sha … Smart dude when people are crying Igbo man don find solution to the problem.”

@czer_b said; “The once that keep glamouring for their own country are same people that use the slightest opportunity to make money from those they don’t want to live with .. Electric Bike for 1.3m ? na to begin reason Nigerian Made.”

@namdy_o said: “I woke up this morning. Thinking of doing e-bikes in Nigeria on a payment plan. “Something like vaamoof. Just to see this. “Kudos. “Oya let me go back to sleep.”

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