On the 10th of April 2026, The National Automotive Design and Development Council officially launched the National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework, an initiative designed to modernize, standardize and strengthen dealership operations across Nigeria.
Speaking at the event held at Ibeto Hotels Abuja, Naddc DG, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, described the framework as a decisive shift from policy planning to implementation, noting that the digital platform will sanitize the automotive business environment, promote transparency and establish a structured, professional ecosystem. He emphasized that the framework was developed through extensive stakeholder engagements across Uyo, Lagos, Kano and Bauchi with strong input from the Automobile Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON).
He noted that the initiative aligns with the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP 2023–2033), positioning Nigeria as a leading automotive hub in Africa. He added that registered dealers will benefit from improved access to financing through institutions such as the Bank of Industry, eligibility for government procurement and protection under the Nigeria First policy. The framework, he said, will also strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area by ensuring uniform standards and building a reliable, data-driven dealership network.
In his remarks, the National President of the Automobile Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON), Prince Ajibola Adedoyin, commended the leadership of the NADDC Director-General for driving meaningful reforms in the sector. He acknowledged that AMDON members have faced longstanding challenges for over a decade, many of which are now being addressed through the new framework. He also praised the Federal Government’s commitment to formalizing and verifying dealership operations nationwide, noting that the initiative will enhance credibility, protect genuine operators, and create a more enabling environment for automotive businesses to thrive.
The launch of the National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s automotive industry, setting a clear path toward transparency, standardization and sustainable growth. With strong collaboration between NADDC, AMDON and key stakeholders, the initiative is poised to redefine dealership operations, strengthen investor confidence, and position Nigeria competitively within the African automotive market.
