The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, has called for renewed commitment to local manufacturing and industrial self-reliance at a Strategic Sensitization Workshop on “Revitalizing the Automotive Value Chain in Nigeria: Strategies for Growth in the Tyre and Battery Sectors” on 5th February, 2026.
The workshop aims to promote local production of tyres and batteries, reduce imports, and reinforce Nigeria’s automotive value chain. NADDC is prioritizing backward integration, local sourcing, and quality assurance under the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP 2023).
Osanipin emphasized opportunities in New Energy Vehicle (NEV) battery management and highlighted the approval of the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulations 2025, fostering a circular economy. He urged investors to leverage NADDC incentives for modernization, technology transfer, and growth.
Stakeholders emphasized local content requirements and rules of origin for market access. The Bank of Industry reaffirmed support for viable projects promoting local value addition.
Other key stakeholders present at the workshop included the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), the National Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA), the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), among other relevant public and private sector institutions, underscoring the broad-based commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s automotive value chain.
