The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has concluded its 2026 Strategic Management Retreat in Calabar, Cross River State, with a renewed commitment to strengthening institutional performance, accountability and leadership in pursuit of Nigeria’s automotive industrialisation agenda.
Held from 26th to 28th August 2026, the three-day retreat brought together the Council’s Management Team to reflect on its corporate mandate, assess organisational priorities and strengthen the leadership capacity required to deliver measurable results.
The retreat provided an opportunity for Management to examine the evolving demands of the public service and their implications for NADDC, while reinforcing the importance of effective leadership, strategic communication, collaboration, compliance and a high-performance organisational culture.
In his address, the Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, emphasised the need for every member of the Council to take ownership of the organisation’s mandate and contribute deliberately to achieving its strategic objectives.
He noted that while significant progress has been made, much more remains to be done, stressing that achieving a more productive and results-driven institution requires collective responsibility, discipline and sustained commitment across the organisation.
The retreat also provided a platform for Management to strengthen alignment around NADDC’s strategic priorities and identify practical approaches to improving efficiency, accountability and service delivery.
Speaking at the closing gala and dinner, the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, commended NADDC’s contribution to the implementation of the National Industrial Policy and encouraged the Council’s Management and staff to sustain a strong culture of leadership, teamwork and performance.
The Minister highlighted the significance of NADDC’s role in advancing the Federal Government’s industrialisation objectives and urged the Council to continue building on its contributions to Nigeria’s industrial development.
The retreat culminated in a gala night and dinner attended by senior government officials and other distinguished guests.
Beyond leadership development, the 2026 Strategic Management Retreat reaffirmed NADDC’s collective commitment to building a more efficient, accountable and high-performing institution. It further strengthened the alignment of the Council’s people, processes and organisational culture with its strategic priorities.
NADDC remains focused on translating the outcomes of the retreat into concrete actions that will enhance institutional effectiveness and accelerate its contribution to the sustainable development and transformation of Nigeria’s automotive sector.
