The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) headquarters in Abuja on March 10, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration aimed at advancing Nigeria’s automotive sector and supporting the nation’s energy transition.
The NADDC delegation, led by the Director General, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, was received by the Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Engr. Saidu Mohammed. The meeting focused on exploring strategic areas of partnership that align with shared national goals of industrial development, sustainable mobility and energy transition.
Osanipin emphasized the Council’s regulatory role in ensuring safety and quality standards in vehicle conversion from petrol (PMS) to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). He noted that NADDC works closely with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to certify conversion kits and accredit workshops with the required equipment and qualified engineers to ensure safe and reliable conversions.
The DG also stressed that the success of the CNG conversion initiative depends largely on the availability and accessibility of gas nationwide, noting that strengthened collaboration with NMDPRA will help ensure adequate gas supply to support the growing number of conversion centers across the country.
Welcoming the delegation, Engr. Saidu Mohammed highlighted the importance of continued collaboration between both institutions, reaffirming NMDPRA’s commitment to strengthening the existing relationship for the mutual benefit of both organizations and the broader Nigerian economy.
The visit concluded with both agencies reaffirming their commitment to enhancing collaboration that supports Nigeria’s automotive development.
