The Sam Faleye One: Driving Nigeria’s First EV Revolution | One2One (S2 Ep6) – full interview

In this inspiring episode of One2One, Dr. Sam Olu Faleye, Founder & CEO of Saglev, shares his remarkable journey from medicine into clean mobility — building Nigeria’s first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing company.

From the challenges of launching in an emerging market to breaking longstanding myths about EVs in Africa, Faleye reveals why sustainable transport is not just about cars — but about economic growth, energy security, and Africa’s future.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:
• His journey from medicine and health informatics into mobility.
• The truth about EV adoption in Nigeria & across Africa
• The challenges of building an EV ecosystem in an emerging market.
• Breaking myths about EV adoption in Nigeria.
• How Saglev is assembling, distributing, and manufacturing EVs locally.
• The role of policy, infrastructure, and government in driving clean mobility.
• Leadership lessons and perseverance in a nascent industry
• Saglev’s future plans to scale beyond Nigeria
• Why Nigeria’s first EV company matters for Africa’s clean energy transition

📌 Chapters
0:00 Intro – Welcome to One2One
0:22 Meet Dr. Sam Olu Faleye – Founder & CEO of Saglev
1:15 Why Nigeria’s First EV Manufacturing Company Matters
2:40 From Medicine to Mobility – My Journey into Clean Transport
4:10 What Saglev Does – Distributing, Assembling & Manufacturing EVs
6:05 Challenges of Building EVs in Emerging Markets
8:12 Why Africa Can’t Afford to Miss the Clean Mobility Transition
10:00 Breaking Myths About Electric Vehicles in Nigeria
12:18 Building Infrastructure – Charging, Maintenance & Supply Chains
14:03 The Role of Policy & Government in EV Adoption
16:21 Sustainable Transport as a Catalyst for Economic Growth
18:45 Lessons Learned as a Founder in a Nascent Industry
21:10 Leadership, Vision & Perseverance in the Face of Doubt
23:05 The Future of Saglev – Scaling Beyond Nigeria
25:12 Final Reflections – Hope for Africa’s Clean Energy Future

This is a powerful story of vision, resilience, and hope for Africa’s clean energy future.

About the Guest
Dr. Sam Olu Faleye is the Founder and Group CEO of Saglev Incorporated, Nigeria’s first electric vehicle manufacturing company. A medical doctor and health informatics researcher by training, he has become a vocal advocate for sustainable transport in developing and emerging economies. Through Saglev, he is pioneering clean mobility solutions tailored to Africa’s unique market and infrastructure realities.

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One2One ("The One2One Show") is a Nigerian television interview and talk show hosted by Tokunbo Shitta-Bey and broadcast internationally as an audio and video podcast.

Tokunbo Shitta-Bey engages thinkers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, scientists and business leaders in "Game-changing discussions on the BIG IDEAS that shape our thinking and help move society forward". One2One's comfortable, calm setting and conversational style format provide an engaging and intimate atmosphere for thought-provoking and intellectual dialogue, offering a unique perspective on current events and shaping the public understanding of important issues.

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• DSTV: Mondays at 8:30 PM (Repeat: Saturdays at 3:30 PM)
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