The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), on 15th May 2026, welcomed members of the Sector Skills Council to its headquarters in Abuja.
The purpose of the visit was to present the automotive manual developed by the committee led by NADDC and the Sector Skills Council.
The President of the Automotive Sector Skills Council, Engineer Best Nnodim, stated that the manual was designed for automotive professionals, training institutions, regulatory bodies, and awarding bodies for effective industry application and standards development.
The manual also provides comprehensive guidelines on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) systems and Electric Vehicles (EVs), including their operations, safety standards, conversion procedures, and maintenance practices. The CNG section contains a total of nine modules, while the Electric Vehicle section comprises ten modules.
The manual integrates engineering expertise, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and practical field experience necessary for the evolving automotive industry. The EV section of the manual is specifically intended for training, workshop instruction, and maintenance practices for automotive professionals transitioning into EV services, where advanced electrical expertise is required beyond conventional automotive servicing.
The Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, commended the collaborative efforts of the Sector Skills Council and emphasized the importance of structured training and certification in strengthening Nigeria’s automotive workforce and supporting the nation’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable mobility solutions.
