The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in collaboration with the Electric Mobility Promoters Association of Nigeria (EMPAN), has engaged industry stakeholders on strategies to advance local electric vehicle manufacturing, attract investment and strengthen Nigeria’s electric mobility ecosystem.
The Stakeholders’ Conference, themed “One Roadmap for Electric Mobility: Aligning Policy, Industry and Investment in Nigeria,” was held on November 12, 2026, at The Providence Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
Delivering his welcome address, the Director General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, called for Nigeria to move beyond importing electric vehicle technologies and build local capacity in manufacturing, innovation and the global EV value chain. He noted that electric mobility presents opportunities for industrial growth, job creation and investment, requiring coordinated action among government, manufacturers, investors and technology providers.
He highlighted NADDC’s interventions through the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP), including proposed investment incentives, support for indigenous EV development, collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on standards, and National Occupational Standards for EV operation and maintenance. He also outlined the Council’s development of solar-powered charging stations and integrated CNG and EV infrastructure, urging stakeholders to prioritise local content, technology transfer, skills development and investment.
Following goodwill messages, the conference featured presentations and panel discussions on key areas of the electric mobility value chain.
Panel sessions on Local Assembly and Import Incentives, Charging, Power Supply and Battery Swapping Infrastructure, featured discussants from the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Ministry of Finance and National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Presidential Initiative on CNG and Electric Vehicle (PiCNG & EV), and Amal Technologies Limited. Discussions examined incentives and institutional support for local assembly and electric vehicle manufacturing and the development of a viable electric vehicle ecosystem, moderated by the Managing Director of Saglev Motors.
The Bank of Industry (BOI) presented on Financing the EV Ecosystem, providing insights into funding opportunities, eligibility criteria and application procedures for businesses seeking financing to establish or expand operations within the sector.
The conference provided a platform for stakeholders to examine strategies for strengthening local manufacturing, improving infrastructure, facilitating financing and attracting investment to Nigeria’s electric mobility industry.
