The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s automotive industry through digital innovation with the commencement of the South- West Zone of the National Sensitization Workshop on the NADDC Dealership Registration Portal, held on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, at Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
Speaking at the workshop, the Director-General NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, emphasized that the workshop marks a significant step towards strengthening regulation and advancing the growth of the automotive dealership sub-sector, while describing Lagos as the commercial hub of Nigeria.
The Director-General explained that the Dealership Registration Portal, a key initiative under the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP 2023–2033), will deliver several benefits to the automotive industry. According to him, the portal will:
– Formalize the dealership sub-sector through a centralized, real-time database;
– Improve market monitoring, vehicle verification, and regulatory compliance;
– Connect registered dealers with local vehicle manufacturers and government;
– Enhance dealers’ access to financing by increasing their credibility with financial institutions;
– Grant legal recognition to registered dealerships;
– Promote transparency, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks and corruption through digitalization; and
– Support evidence-based policymaking while ensuring equal opportunities for both small and large-scale dealers.
Otunba Osanipin urged automotive dealers to embrace the portal and the registration process as a strategic partner for business growth rather than a regulatory burden. He noted that registration would strengthen dealers’ participation in national automotive policy development, improve ease of doing business, attract greater investment into the sector, and position Nigeria’s automotive industry for global competitiveness. He also encouraged participants to actively engage in the technical sessions and complete their registration, stressing that the future of Nigeria’s automotive industry is digital.
The NADDC DG thereafter officially declared the South-West Zone of the National Sensitisation Workshop open in Lagos, expressing confidence that the initiative will strengthen regulation, improve ease of doing business, enhance transparency, and support the sustainable growth and global competitiveness of Nigeria’s automotive industry
In his goodwill message, the Chairman, House Committee on Industry, House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Enitan Dolapo Badru, commended NADDC for introducing the centralized Dealership Registration Portal, defining it as a timely initiative that aligns with the objectives of the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP 2023–2033). Hon. (Dr) Enitan Badru who was ably represented by the Clerk of the House Committee on Industry, Bar. (Dr) Usman Ibrahim stated that the portal will strengthen planning, policy formulation, regulatory oversight, and reliable data collection while promoting industrialization, job creation, and economic diversification. He assured members of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON) and other stakeholders of the National Assembly’s continued support, emphasizing that formalizing dealership operations will protect businesses, boost investor confidence, and expand access to credit, insurance, and global business opportunities.
Also speaking, Prince Ajibola Adedoyin, National President of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON), applauded NADDC for introducing the Dealership Registration Portal, adding that the portal is a timely initiative that would formalize the dealership sector, enhance the credibility of genuine dealers, improve consumer confidence, and increase access to government support and financing opportunities. He pledged AMDON’s commitment to mobilizing its members nationwide to register on the portal and support the digital transformation of Nigeria’s automotive industry.
The workshop featured technical demonstrations and interactive sessions on the NADDC Dealership Registration Portal, providing participants with practical guidance on the registration process and the benefits of joining the national dealership database.
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