ASSESSING THE PERCEPTIONS OF URBAN TRANSPORT STAKEHOLDERS IN NIGERIA FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE ADOPTION.

This study assessed the readiness of urban transport systems in Nigeria for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, focusing on infrastructure, policy, perception, and behavioural intent. A mixed-method approach was adopted, involving a survey of 200 urban commuters across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano, along with five stakeholder interviews that included government officials, EV dealers, transport operators, energy providers, and civil society representatives. Quantitative analysis using SPSS s