The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), on 19th February 2026 at Lagos, convened a Stakeholders’ Sensitization meeting on the Implementation of the Import Deletion Programme for Motorcycle and Tricycle Component Parts in Nigeria.
The Director-General, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, in his address emphasized that the recommendation of parts for deletion remains a core mandate of NADDC. “The Council is mandated to periodically review parts and components used in the manufacturing of motorcycles, tricycles, bicycles, and motor vehicles, and to recommend specific components for deletion where local production capacity exists or can be developed” he said.
Mr. Osanipin noted that the industry has reached a decisive moment where critical decisions must be taken regarding components to be recommended for deletion. According to him, the gathering was a direct outcome of the Council’s strategic policy direction aimed to strengthen local production capacity.
He further stressed that while the time has come to take firm decisions on parts deletion, such decisions must be backed by deliberate and practical action. “Before recommending deletion, the Council must ensure that identified components can be produced locally in sufficient quantity and quality. Therefore, the immediate priority is to stimulate and support domestic manufacturing of those components targeted for deletion”
He added that the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) clearly acknowledges the necessity of developing local components for the automotive industry. “This policy shift is driven by the need to increase local content development, deepen industrialization, and strengthen the automotive value chain. One of the strategic thrusts of the NAIDP is industrialization and value chain development, ensuring the growth of a sustainable automotive ecosystem” he emphasized.
The representative of the Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr. Ifeoma Uzokpala, stated that the Import Deletion Programme is not just about reducing imports, but about building Nigeria’s industrial capacity to be competitive, sustainable, and future-ready. She added that BOI stands fully ready to support this ambition.
In his remarks, the Executive Director, Motorcycle Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Rev. Lambert Ekewuba stated that the mission is to prioritize local content development, promote value addition, and eliminate avoidable imports within Nigeria’s automotive sector. He emphasized that reducing dependency on imported components is essential to building a resilient and competitive domestic industry.
Also speaking,the Chairman of the Nigeria Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA), Mr. Bawo Omagbitse adviced that for the policy to be sensible and justified, stakeholders must create conditions that make local production more viable and competitive than importing parts. He stressed the need to address production challenges and create an enabling environment that supports manufacturers.
Similarly, the representative of the Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Oluchi Odimuko reiterated that the engagement comes at a defining moment for Nigerian manufacturers within the automotive value chain, adding that the Import Deletion Programme has the potential to catalyze local content development, deepen industrial capabilities, and create sustainable jobs for Nigerians.
Together, through collaboration, strategic investment, and firm policy implementation, Nigeria’s automotive sector can reduce import dependence, stimulate industrial growth, and contribute significantly to national economic development.
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