Eng. Eric Ntagengerwa

Eng. Eric Ntagengerwa is the Head of Transport and Mobility Division at the African Union Commission, where he leads the development of the African Union's continental electric mobility agenda and supports Member States in accelerating the transition to sustainable transport. With more than 20 years of experience in transport infrastructure, policy development, and regional integration, he has become one of Africa's leading experts on multimodal transport systems and sustainable mobility.

At the African Union, Eric coordinates the development and implementation of continental transport policies and flagship programmes under Agenda 2063, including the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA). He has played a central role in advancing the Continental Framework for Electric Mobility, working closely with governments, Regional Economic Communities, development partners, and the private sector to create a coordinated roadmap for electric mobility across Africa. His portfolio also includes initiatives that strengthen road, rail, aviation, and multimodal transport integration throughout the continent.

Before joining the African Union Commission, Eric served as Principal Civil Aviation Officer at the East African Community (EAC), where he led regional aviation policy harmonisation and airspace integration initiatives. Earlier in his career, he was Head of Transport Planning at the Rwanda Transport Development Agency, overseeing national transport planning and infrastructure development.

Eric holds a Master's degree in Transportation Management and an IATA certification in Aviation Policy and Regulation. His expertise spans transport policy, infrastructure planning, climate-resilient mobility, trade facilitation, and regional integration. Through his leadership, he continues to champion a connected, efficient, and sustainable transport system that supports economic growth and positions Africa as a global leader in the future of electric mobility.