In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s automotive ecosystem and create a more enabling environment for local assemblers, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) led the House Committee on Industry on an oversight visit to key automotive assembly plants in Lagos State on October 14, 2025.
The visit underscores ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to support industrial growth through improved policy frameworks, infrastructure development and stronger partnerships with private sector players in the automotive value chain.
The Director-General of NADDC, Chief (Otunba) Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, accompanied by the Chairman of the House Committee on Industry, Hon. (Dr.) Enitan Dolapo Badru and other distinguished committee members, visited CIG Motors, DAG Bajaj, and Simba Group (TVS) on day one of their visit. These three leading automotive assemblers contributing significantly to local vehicle production and mobility development in Nigeria.
During the tour, the delegation inspected assembly lines for motorcycles, tricycles and modern vehicles, gaining firsthand insights into local production processes and the challenges faced by assemblers. Key discussions centered on job creation, local component manufacturing, skills development and the role of natural resources in deepening Nigeria’s automotive production capacity.
Speaking during the visit, the NADDC Director-General emphasized the Council’s commitment to bridging gaps within the sector by fostering policies that promote technology transfer, local innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices. He also reiterated the Council’s ongoing collaborations with investors to enhance local content development and ensure the sector aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Hon. (Dr.) Enitan Dolapo Badru commended the progress made by NADDC and expressed the Committee’s resolve to provide the necessary legislative support to ensure that local assemblers thrive in a competitive and globally evolving industry.
The Lagos oversight visit marks Day One of the Committee’s engagement with industry stakeholders, aimed at strengthening accountability, identifying growth bottlenecks and accelerating the realization of Nigeria’s automotive industrialization goals.
