KOGI STATE APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL

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1. Leadership of the Campaign Council

Chairman: HE Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA

Vice Chairmen:

* HE Joel Oyibo Salifu – Vice Chairman I

* Engr. Aliyu Ezzu Momoh – Vice Chairman II

Campaign Patrons:

* HE Captain Idris Wada (Rtd)

* HE Alhaji Yahaya Bello

* HE Arc. Yomi Awoniyi

* HE Edward Onoja

Zonal Vice Chairmen:

* Central – Ambassador Abubakar Sanusi Gamji

* East – Senator Attai Aidoko

* West – Rt. Hon. Alfa Imam

2. Directorate General

Director General: Senator Smart Adeyemi

Deputy Director General (Central): Rt. Hon. Momohjimoh Lawal (Kenedy)

Deputy Director General (East): Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu

Deputy Director General (West): Leke Joseph Abejide

3. Directorate of Parliamentary Mobilisation

Director General: Senator Sunday Karimi

Deputy Director General: Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho

Members:

* Senator Yakubu Oseni

* Senator Ado Shaibu

* Joseph Ameh Erico

* Sanni Salau Ogembe

* Ikani Okolo

* Salman Idris

* Abubakar Sadiku Ohere

* Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem

* Haruna Paul Gowon

* Bello Joseph Asuku

* Samuel Adeyemi Olumode

* Tijani Muhammed Ozigi

* Hassan Omale

* Hon. Onu Sunday Bitrus

* Victor Omale Ojogbane

* Hon. Bode Ogunmola

* Ndako Idris

* Muhammed Ahovi Yusuf

* Hon. Daku Sunday

* Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Sadiq

* Hon. Joseph Asuku Bello

* Abdullahi Ali Ibrahim

* Ododo Edoko

4. KSPCC Coordination

KSPCC Coordinator: Ali Bello

Deputy KSPCC Coordinator: Hilary Ojomah Egwudah

5. Directorate of Mobilisation

Director General: Hon. A.K. Salihu

Deputy Director General I: Prof. Usman Salisu Ogbo

Deputy Director General II: Rt. Hon. Prince Matthew Kolawole

Members:

* Mutari Bello

* Hon. Hassan Shado

* Dahiru Ahmed

* Hon. Ishaya Omotayo Adeleye

* Hon. Zakari Enevene

* Hon. Umar Yahaya

* Hon. Idris Aliyu

* Hon. Asema Baba Haruna

* Hon. Halidu Adejoh

* Hon. Idowu Ibikunle Simon

* Hon. Jacob Olawunmi

* Hon. Abass Ibrahim

* Godwin Apatta

* Omananyi Kudus Adeiza

6. Directorate of Administration

Director General: Suberu Adagu

Deputy Director General: Hon. Eric Fiki

Members:

* Hon. Abdulkareem Jamiu Asuku

* Prof. Ronke Bello

* Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu

* Hon. Ibrahim Atairu

* Alfa Momoh Rabiu

* Aderonke Aro

* Ademola Bello

* Ahmed Mohammed

* Isah Idris Umaru

* Jimoh Musa

* Ismaila Mohammed Baba

7. Directorate of Election Planning

Director General: Hon. Abdulaziz Idris King

Deputy Director General: Danladi Bababudon

Members:

* Alhaji Muktar Abdullahi

* Hajia Maymunah Abubakar Audu

* Alhaji Abubakar Ismail

* Prince Jibowu Mosiko

* Hon. Abdulraheem Ohiare

* Musa Muhammed Lawal

* Paul Obamoh

* Alh. Haruna Okuku

* Abdulkarim Shaibu

* Hon. Sunday Demokun

* Mal. Ibrahim Ahmed

* Arch. Mohammed Sule

* Hon. Gbenga Olorunnipa

* Dr. Sani Teidi

* Alh. Usman Okorongo

* Muhammed Shuaibu Sanusi

* Hon. Dan Okolo

* Hon. Abdulhamed Lawal

* Ismaila Jimoh

8. Directorate of Stakeholder Mobilisation

Director: Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf

Deputy Director: Rt. Hon. Comfort Nwuchola Egwaba

Members:

* Hon. Suleiman Abdulrazak

* Hon. Ujah Alewo Anthony

* Hon. Ochidi Usman Shehu

* Prince Aliyu Mustapha Aka’aba

* Bajeh Muktar

* Hon. Lawal Akus

* Hon. Alhassan Otokiti Zakariyya

* Hon. Shehu Tijjani Bin-Ebaiya

9. Coordination and Planning

Coordinator: Hon. Funso Olumoko

10. Directorate of Logistics and Operations

Director: Hon. Yakubu Yusuf Okala

Deputy Director: Hon. Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege

Members:

* Hon. Segun Olobatoke

* Aka’aba Abubakar

* Hon. Mutiu Abubakar

* Clement Daudu

* Hon. Sunday Awe

* Buhari Abdulrashid

* Paul Shenini

* Obamuroh Adekunle

* Hon. Muhammed U. Muhammed

* Aliyu Salihu Suleiman

* Titus Akanle

* Hon. Ibrahim Sadiq

* Shagari Yahaya

* Hon. Adebayo Johnson Ariyo

* Hamzat Ibrahim

* Mr. Olalekan Aiyenigba

* Tijani Ahmed

11. Secretariat

* Secretary: Chief (Mrs.) Folashade Ayodele Arike

* Deputy Secretary: Barr. Ladi Jatto

* Assistant Secretary: Salihu Sanusi

12. Directorate of Finance and Treasury

Director/Treasurer: Hon. Asiwaju Asiru Idris

Deputy Director: Hajiya Habibat Tijjani Oyiza

Members:

* Momoh Jibril

* Hon. Tim Diche

* Barr. Cosmos Atabo Ilemona

* Alhaji Alfa Halilu

* Hon. Muhammed Yusuf

* Hon. Hassan Sule

* Hon. Sadiq Ainoko

* Edibo Peter Ameh Mark

* Abdullahi Adamu

* Musa Abdulmalik

* Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna

* Chief Dominic Ogbodo

* Abdulrahman Ado Sadiq

* Ramat Aliyu

13. Directorate of Fundraising

Director: Princess Atika Ajanah (Mamman)

Deputy Director: Dr. Mahmud Alfa

Members:

* Dr. Mariam Muázu

* Abdulhamid Lawal

* Orberja Suleiman

* Muhammed Idrisu

* Tanko Abubakar

* Yusuf Ahmed Tijani

* Abdul Hadizat

14. Directorate of Legal Services

Director: Barrister James Fabola

Deputy Director: Hon. Aliyu Omeiza Saiki (SAN)

Members:

* Bar. Hadiza Aliyu

* Alhaji Abdullahi Haruna (SAN)

* Hon. Aliyu Omeiza Saiki (SAN)

* Alhaji Adams Onota

* Barr. Alilu Omaga

* Barr. Feyisara Olowomoran

* Hon. Mohammed Asema Sadiq PhD

* Hon. Ibrahim Salihu

* Hon. Hassan Musa Yakubu

* Barr. Otowo Igede

* Barr. Segun Modeyin

15. Directorate of Media and Strategic Communication

Coordinating Director: Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo

Deputy Coordinating Director: Hon. Ismail Isah

Members:

* Dr. Gabriel Alhassan Ottah

* Hon. Tosin Mercy Olorundare

* Hon. Alhassan Salisu Adakeke

* Hon. Muhammed Kabiru Ajanah

* Gracegold Jonathan

* Hon. Jibril Onoruoiza Abu

* Hon. Major Enefola

* Hon. Obaro Emmanuel

* Hon. Seyi Bello

* Mr. Mohammed Sheidu

* Hon. Monday Shaibu

* Kekere Elijah Daniel

* Mr. Jacob Edi

* Hon. SB Godwin

* Hon. Olajide Favour Onize

* Hon. Daisi Monday

* Hon. Yusuf Ohiare

* Hon. Kerry Haruna

* Hon. Unubi Emmanuel

State Presidential Campaign Spokesman: Comrade Majeed Dahiru

16. Directorate of Security and Intelligence

Director: Cdr Jerry Omodara (Rtd)

Deputy Director: Hon. Abubakar Bashir Muhammed

Members:

* DCP Adejo Aurelius Yusuf (Rtd)

* Rtd AIG Yaro Abutu

* Elder Friday Makama

* Olumo Kilani

* John Abah

* Hon. Ismaila Innah Hussaini

* Hon. Raini Daniya

* Goke Oparison

* ACG Hussein Ejibunu

* Luke Olorunleke Meseko Stone

* Hon. Rotimi Adedayo Meseko

17. Directorate of Contact and Mobilisation

Coordinating Director: Danladi Suleiman Aguye

Deputy Coordinating Director: Hon. Amodu Seidu Shehu

Members:

* Alh. Dalhatu Sheriff

* Hon. Andrew Adama

* Hon. Ali Anuh

* Hon. Idoko Ododo

* Hon. Muhammed Ali

* Hon. Abdulkareem Saliu

* Engr. Ibrahim Musa

* Haj. Mariam Abedo

* HE Ranti Abenemi

* Hon. Benjamin Olorunfemi

* Nuhu Ododo (Ozivava)

* Hon. Excel David Onuche

* Alh. Tai Ejibunu

* Chief Isaac Olu

* Yusuf Isah Anikoh

* Hon. Eniolorunda

* Hon. Nathaniel Taiwo

* Mumuni Okara

* Mr. Seun Iyanda

* Samuel Abbah Eleojo

* Olumeyan Enitan Stephen

* Comr. Danfulani Lukman Ohinoyi

* Mr. Emmanuel Segun Adeyemi

* Mr. Abu Mike

* Hon. Ojodunwene Isah Emmanuel

* Monday Ejiga

* Usman Amoto Isiaka

* Monday Ameh

* Abdullahi Abdulfattah Balogun

* Abubakar Sadiq Amodu

* Abdullahi Aliyu Bello

* Musa Usman

18. Directorate of Venue and Organisation

Director: Hon. Abdullahi Bello (Dollar)

Deputy Director: Hon. Bashir Audu

Members:

* Hon. Haruna Idoko Musa

* Hon. Muhammed Lawal

* Hon. Friday Idachaba

* Hon. Atule Egbunu

* Hon. Rayi Daniya

* Alh. Abubakar Sadiq

* Bldr. Segun Braitwait Olorunpomi

* Chief Femi Olugbemi

* Hon. Moses Olorunleke

* Bajeh Onaki Huna

* Hon. Adedayo Rotimi

* Chief Ayodele Alemayo

* Chief Kevin Omonijo

* Hon. Ariyo Adebayo

* Hon. Saleh Seriki

* Hon. Theophilus Akuboh

19. Directorate of Youth and Students Mobilisation

Director: Hon. Oladele Nihi

Deputy Director: Hon. Michael Onimisi Ajibade

Members:

* Hon. Salisu Sani Ogwu

* Alhaji Baby

* Abdul Yakubu

* Ahmed Sediq

* Hon. Moses Sanni Aguva

* Usman Ibrahim

* Abubakar Abdullahi

* Sadiq Hamid

* Comrade Rufus Obafemi

* Comrade Atitebi Juwon

* Comrade Ojuoloruntaiye Francis

* Comrade Alamoh Kehinde

* Comrade Oke Rotimi

* Jegede Abdulazeez

* Farouk Mazai

* Ayo Bello

* David Olorunpomi

* Obanewo Femi Titus

* Ohieku Adamu Onimisi

20. Directorate of Women Mobilisation

Director: Hajia Rabi Haruna Hassan

Deputy Director: Bilikisu O. Aliyu

Members:

* Hon. Sandra Musa

* Abisetu Saliu

* Comfort Alege

* Hajiya Zainab Adaji

* Mrs. Felicia Ocheje

* Mrs. Bimpe Alfred

* Haj. Zainab Atima

* Hon. Loveth Samuel

* Olukomogbon Eunice

* Hajiya Halima Abu

* Hon. Bunmi Babalola

* Habibat Alabi Musa

* Temitope Elizabeth Olusanmi

* Safiyat Tanko Haruna

* Ayowande Pemi

* Afusat Toyin Yunusa

* Onotu Muhammed Halimat (Onyi Odoba)

* Atta Sherifat

* Abdulkadir Rukayat

* Hon. Comfort Obaromi

* Hon. Mary Peter

* Momohjimoh Ozohu Amina

21. Directorate of Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

Director: Hon. Yakubu Nazir Abdulhakeem

Deputy Director: Hon. Mukailu Sheidu

Members:

* Haruna Ogido Aliyu

* Musa Kareem

22. Directorate of Diaspora Mobilisation

Director: Hon. Adoga Ibrahim

Deputy Director: Babaremi Olorunfemi

Members:

* Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye

* Ambassador Bako Adamu Umar

* Ambassador Usman Bello

* Hajia Maimunat Eke Audu

* Shaban Salihu Muhammed

* Abdulwakil Sule

* Lateef Bello

* Dayo Onibiyo

* Hon. Christopher Okoche

* Ibitoye Olurotimi

* Hon. Sanusi Abdul Sanusi

* Hon. Ahmed Sani

23. Directorate of Support Group Coordination

Director: Hon. Ibrahim Abdulsalam Ahovi

Deputy Director: Kadiri Abdulrazak

Members:

* Ajana Kabir

* Hon. Ayuba Audu

* Hon. Bello Idris Eneye

* Mrs. Dupe F. Olorunfemi

* Hon. Gabriel Abutu

* Mrs. Raliat Muhammed-Onimisi

* Hon. Sule Ananyi Sheidu

* Hon. Joseph Omuya Salami

* Alh. Suleiman Baba

* Hon. Kasheem Ahmed Ihima

* Hon. Muazu Animoku Salihu

* Hon. Musa Ishaka

24. Directorate of Faith Group Coordination

Director: Hon. Alfred Bello

Deputy Director: Dr. Modeyin Femi Klinsman

Members:

* Hon. Abdulganiyu Okaraga

* Hon. Idris Ozi Shuaibu

* Hon. Suleiman Babadoko

* Odiniya Ojonika Mathew

* Hon. Isah Abubakar Stone

* Dele Olufemi Solomon

* Lawrence Callistus Daudu

* Hon. Abdulrasheed Ovosi

* Mrs. Adeyeye Florence Toyin

* Ameh O. Richard

* Pastor Foluwasho Braimoh

25. Directorate of Protocol

Director: Hon. Duro Meseko

Deputy Director: Abdulbasit Adarehi Kashim

Members:

* Yusuf Momohjimoh

* Aina Lawal

* Ocheje Pius

* Hon. Alhassan Idris

* Ademola Bello Destiny

* Hon. Ahmed Nuhu Enesi

* Yemisi Babaniyi

* Ameh Williams

* Joshua Dare Monday

26. Local Government Campaign Coordination

Local Government Campaign Coordinator: Hon. Taufiq Isah

Deputy Local Government Campaign Coordinator I: Alhassan Abdul Ogwu

Deputy Local Government Campaign Coordinator II: Adams Adabenege

Members:

* Aliyu Musa Omuwa

* Abdullahi Abdullahi

* Usman Ahmed Shuaibu

* Ife Aroyehun

* Tukura Stephen

* Zubair Abanika Abdulrahman

* Usman Adamu

* Shehu Mayaki Ebune

* Abisetu Salihu

27. Directorate of Special Duties

Director: Hon. Haddy Ametuo

Deputy Director: Charity Ijese Omole

28. Directorate of Entertainment

Director: Hon. Juwon Olorunnipa (Jumabee)

Deputy Director: Hon. Taneem Yunusa (2rich)

Members:

* Abubakar Kent Muhammed

* Sunday Baiye

* Ibrahim Yusuf

* Mrs. Eniola Adedayo

* Saratu Asuku

* Hon. Oladeinde Abolarin

* Adams Sadiq

* Hon. Balogun Bello

* Hon. Abdullahi Sadiq

29. Directorate of Labour Unions

Director: Hon. Onuh Edoka

Deputy Director: Hon. Bode Adeyemi

30. Directorate of Medical Services

Director: Doctor Abdulaziz Adams Adeiza

Members:

* Dr. Muázu Musa Omeiza

* Dr. Babs Omotowa

* Dr. Halimat Abdulazeez Otaru

* Dr. Yahaya Abbas

* Dr. Suberu John Yusuf

31. Directorate of Works

Director: Hon. Momodu Ozigi Deedat

Members:

* Engr. Shuaibu Atiyu Akoono

* Engr. Abdullahi Ibrahim Oguche

* Engr. Muhammed Adamu

* Engr. Friday Ojima Michael

* Engr. Yori Afolabi

* Okikiri Adams

32. Directorate of Policy and Manifesto Development

Director: Hajiya Ramatu Tijani Aliyu

Deputy Director: Muktar Atima

Members:

* Olokun Tosin

* Rosemary Ohiezu

* Hon. Adakeke Alhassan

* Godwin Oseyi

* Sede Jonathan A.

33. Directorate of Party Mobilisation

Director: Hajiya Salamatu Baiwa Umar-Eluma

Deputy Director: Hon. Debora Ayishat Omade

Members:

* Hon. Otaru Abdulkabir

* Emmanuel Ayo

* Hon. Umar Omeiza Ahovi

* Prince Ibrahim Sherif

34. Directorate of Sports Sector Mobilisation

Director: Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi

Members:

* Segun Aliba

* Salihu Habib

* Dauda Attai

* Austin Ochu

* Musa Atajachi

* Hon. Olu Abe

* Abu Salihu Shaibu

* Yusuf Ojungu Sefiya

35. Directorate of Data Management

Director: Dr. Ozomata Abdullahi Sanni

Deputy Director: Ehimony Sunday Esq.

Members:

* Hon. Dare Arogundade

* Shaibu A. Amodu

* Olayinka Victoria Olusanmi

* Zachaeus Ozovehe Emmanuel

* Musa Attai Hilarion Collins

* Ibrahim Oyiza Hakeemat

36. Directorate of Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitisation

Director: Amb. Isaac Onuh

Members:

* Arogbonle Olusegun

* Emmanuel Ugeh

* John Urah Ikani

* Bashiru Rasheed Okate

* Babatola Jethro

37. Directorate of Civil Society Mobilisation

Director: Prof. Steven Ocheni Ikani

Members:

* Kayode Alabi

* Enesi Ahmed Nuhu

* Abu Benson

* Adabara Yusuf

* Ohiare Etudaye Muhammed

38. Directorate of Strategic Institutions and Stakeholders Engagement

Director: Dr. Kashim Akor

Deputy Director: Hon. Tijani Damisa

Members:

* Dauda Mohammed

* Dr. Alexander Onoja (Ebigo)

* Hon. Joshua Onoja

* Abdulkadir Yahaya Omeiza (Stege)

* Deacon Otitoju Olusuyi

* Hon. Emmanuel Egwu

* Rt. Hon. Ismail Inna Hussein

39. Directorate of Special Interest Groups

Director: Hon. Bode Adeyemi

Deputy Director: Alh. Jatto Abdulraheem

Members:

* Hon. Mike Olorunfemi

* Hon. Richard Otitóleke

* Dr. Benjamin Ogwuche

* Comrade Aiyelabowo Adebanji

* Dr. Kayode Ikubolaje

* Barr. Oladele Olorunfemi

* Comrade Isiak Suleiman

* Comrade Ada Abuh

* Comrade Matifo Precious

* Alh. Hussein Nifo

* Hon. Austin Alaba Medaiyedu

* Hon. Maji

* Chief Dr. Paul Hassan

40. Local Government Security and Grassroots Mobilisers

Members:

All Executive Chairmen of Local Government Areas in Kogi State.

All 239 Ward Councillors in Kogi State.

41. Local Government KSPCC Chairmen

Members:

All 21 Local Government APC Party Chairmen.

All members of the Kogi State Executive Council of APC from their respective LGAs.

All 21 LGAs Women Leaders.

All 21 LGAs Youth Leaders.

42. Local Government KSPCC Lead Coordinators

Members:

* All Executive Council Members (Commissioners) from their respective LGAs.

* All serving Special Advisers (SAs).

* All Senior Special Assistants (SSAs).

* Heads of MDAs and established Agencies.

NADDC Engages Public Sector Stakeholders on Draft National Automotive Industry Bill 2026.

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The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has engaged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other public sector stakeholders on the Draft National Automotive Industry Bill, 2026, to strengthen the legislative and institutional framework for Nigeria’s automotive industry.

The consultative meeting, held on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026, in Abuja, provided a platform to examine the proposed legislation, identify areas requiring inter-agency coordination and make recommendations towards a comprehensive legal framework.

The Bill seeks to repeal the National Automotive Design and Development Council Act, 2014 and establish the National Automotive Development Commission, with expanded regulatory, oversight and enforcement responsibilities to support local manufacturing, attract investment, strengthen quality standards and promote sustainable industrial growth.

Speaking at the engagement, NADDC Director-General, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, described the Bill as a strategic step towards transforming Nigeria’s automotive industry into an integrated and self-sustaining value chain. He highlighted its focus on local content, component manufacturing, green mobility and a predictable environment for investment and industrial growth.

He noted that the transition to a Commission would strengthen the sector’s regulatory and institutional framework. He added that recommendations from the private sector engagement held in Lagos approximately six weeks earlier had been incorporated into the working draft. He urged public sector stakeholders to identify regulatory gaps, address institutional overlaps and provide practical recommendations for effective implementation.

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Industry, Hon. Enitan Dolapo Badru, said developments in global automotive technology and trade had made a review of the 2014 Act necessary. He noted that the proposed Commission would have broader regulatory, policy advisory and enforcement responsibilities than the existing Council.

He urged NADDC and participating agencies to address potential overlaps with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Nigeria Customs Service, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). He also stressed that proposed fiscal incentives and local content requirements must be practical, enforceable and consistent with Nigeria’s international obligations. He assured participants of the National Assembly’s legislative attention, including further deliberations and a public hearing.

The engagement featured a legal presentation by Mr Gboyega Oyewale, SAN, followed by stakeholder deliberations. The key recommendations will inform further refinement of the Draft National Automotive Industry Bill, 2026, ahead of its proposed transmission to the National Assembly.

Ambassador Hassiat Suleiman Appointed City Boy Movement Coordinator for North-Central Support Groups

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Amb. Hassiat Ozavize Suleiman; City Boy Movement Logo

The Special Adviser on Strategic Investment and Liaison with Federal Agencies to the Governor of Kogi State, Ambassador (Chief) Hassiat Ozavize Suleiman, has been appointed Coordinator, Support Groups, North-Central Zone, of the City Boy Movement (CBM).

The appointment, conveyed in an official letter signed by the Movement’s Director-General, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, assigns Ambassador Suleiman responsibility for coordinating the Movement’s engagement with support groups across the North-Central geopolitical zone.

Expressing her appreciation for the appointment, Ambassador Suleiman described it as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility, pledging to contribute her quota towards strengthening the Movement’s structures and mobilisation efforts.

“I am deeply humbled and honoured by this appointment. I accept this responsibility with gratitude and a firm commitment to contributing my quota to the Movement’s mission, particularly in mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 and advancing the ideals of the All Progressives Congress,” she said.

She added that she looked forward to working with support groups, stakeholders and the Movement’s leadership across the zone to strengthen grassroots engagement and build the collective momentum required to achieve its objectives.

Ambassador Suleiman also expressed appreciation to the Movement’s Director-General, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, and the national leadership for the confidence reposed in her, while specifically acknowledging Princess Atika Ajanah, Deputy Director-General, Operations, for her encouragement, support and invaluable role in the journey.

The appointment letter outlines her responsibilities to include coordinating approved liaison with support groups, facilitating communication with recognised state and zonal structures, coordinating authorised meetings and engagements, maintaining records of recognised groups and submitting periodic reports on activities within her area of responsibility.

She is expected to work with the Movement’s Contact and Mobilisation, Stakeholder Engagement and recognised State structures, reporting to the Zonal Coordinator, North-Central Zone, in accordance with the Movement’s established organisational framework.

Ambassador Suleiman pledged to bring dedication, loyalty and commitment to the assignment as she joins the Movement’s efforts towards its 2027 electoral objectives.

NADDC REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIALIZATION

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On the 14th of October 2026 in Abuja, The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s automotive industry through local manufacturing, technology transfer, skills development and strategic partnerships ahead of the 26th Abuja International Motor Fair, scheduled to hold from November 10 to 13, 2026, at Eagle Square, Abuja.

Organised by BKG Exhibitions Limited in collaboration with NADDC, the fair will be held under the theme, “Driving Nigeria’s Automotive Future,” and will bring together manufacturers, assemblers, investors, policymakers, technology providers and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for industrial growth and innovation.

Speaking at the joint press briefing held at NICON Luxury Hotel, Garki Abuja, to promote the automotive exhibition, the Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, emphasised the importance of the automotive industry to Nigeria’s industrialisation, economic diversification, job creation and technological advancement.

The Director General noted that the fair must go beyond vehicle exhibitions to promote local production, attract investment and strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity. “The future of our automotive industry must not be defined solely by the vehicles we import, but increasingly by what we design, manufacture, assemble and develop for domestic and international markets,” Osanipin said.

He reiterated the Council’s commitment to local content development, component manufacturing, research and innovation, electric mobility, battery technology, alternative fuels and technical skills development, while stressing the importance of safety standards and quality assurance.

“Together, let us transform conversations into Commitments, Commitments into partnerships, and partnerships into measurable industrial progress” he concluded.

Also speaking, the Managing Director of BKG Exhibitions Limited, Chief William Ifeanyichukwu Agwu, described the fair as a strategic national platform for advancing automotive industrialisation, attracting investment and strengthening Nigeria’s position in Africa’s mobility market.

The Managing Director called on automobile manufacturers, assemblers, distributors, component producers, financial institutions, technology companies and state governments to participate actively by showcasing their products, innovations and investment opportunities.

“Nigeria has given your brand a market. This is the moment for your brand to show Nigeria its commitment,” Agwu stated, urging industry players to seize the opportunity to connect with customers, institutional buyers, policymakers and prospective investors.

The 26th Abuja International Motor Fair is expected to feature vehicle displays, product unveilings, business-to-business engagements, test-driving experiences, automotive finance discussions and investment partnerships. It will also feature the Africa EV and Clean Transport Expo, focusing on electric vehicles, CNG, charging infrastructure and sustainable mobility solutions, alongside the Africa Automotive and Mobility Excellence Awards, which will recognize contributions to the development of the automotive and transportation sectors. Both NADDC and BKG Exhibitions Limited emphasised that collaboration among government, the private sector, financial institutions, research institutions and the media is essential to expanding local manufacturing, empowering young people with relevant technical skills and building a competitive automotive ecosystem.

The organisers have invited automobile manufacturers, assemblers, dealers, component producers, investors, financial institutions, state governments, members of the media and the general public to participate in the fair from November 10 to 13, 2026, at Eagle Square, Abuja.

NADDC INTENSIFIES DRIVE TO FORMALISE MOTOR DEALERSHIPS THROUGH DIGITAL PORTAL

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In a bid to ensure proper documentation of motor dealers for greater value addition in the automotive sector of the economy, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has intensified efforts to formalise Nigeria’s motor dealership sub-sector through the deployment of its Dealership Registration Portal, designed to enhance transparency, verification, consumer protection, access to financing and evidence-based policymaking within the automotive industry.

The Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the Federal Capital Territory edition of the National Sensitisation Workshop on the NADDC Dealership Registration Portal. He said the initiative formed part of the Council’s broader strategy to transform Nigeria’s largely unregulated and fragmented vehicle trading market into a structured and globally competitive automotive industry driven by reliable data and digital governance.

Osanipin explained that inadequate verification, informal operations and limited access to comprehensive market data had created challenges for financial institutions, policymakers, corporate buyers and consumers. According to him, the portal would formalise dealership operations nationwide, authenticate legitimate and tax-compliant dealers, eliminate fraudulent and unaccredited operators, and bridge the verification gap among dealers, commercial banks and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) distributors.

He added that the platform would provide a central digital database for integrating industry information and facilitating collaboration with critical agencies, including the Nigeria Customs Service and tax authorities, thereby strengthening vehicle clearance processes, curbing smuggling and addressing the circulation of uncleared vehicles.

The DG stressed that the initiative was neither a tax scheme nor a revenue barrier, but a formalisation framework aimed at protecting verified local investors, strengthening consumer confidence and providing legitimate dealerships with recognised digital identities. He said the initiative aligned with the objectives of the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) 2023–2033 and supported the implementation of the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy. According to him, registration would position accredited local vehicle assemblers and their authorised dealership networks to benefit from preferential government procurement and fleet purchases, while a structured dealership database would expand opportunities for institutional financing, OEM partnerships and participation in cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Also speaking, the Director, Policy, Planning and Statistics (PPS), NADDC, Mr. Umar Nura Sidi, said Abuja’s strategic position as the seat of government, a centre of regulatory coordination and a major hub for corporate and government fleet procurement made the FCT a critical location for the nationwide rollout of the portal. He said the initiative had received strong support from the National Assembly and the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON), describing the platform as a digital backbone for a more transparent, organised and accountable automotive market. Sidi noted that previous sensitisation sessions held in Lagos, Awka, Port Harcourt and Kaduna had generated significant stakeholder support, while the Abuja workshop was designed to provide practical onboarding assistance and technical guidance to dealerships across the FCT.

In his remarks the President of AMDON, Prince Ajibola Adedoyin, commended NADDC for initiating the dealership registration and regularisation process, describing it as a significant step towards bringing greater structure, recognition and credibility to the motor dealership sub-sector.

The AMDON President mentioned that motor dealers remained critical stakeholders in the automotive value chain and had over the years advocated stronger government support and regulation of their activities.

Adedoyin particularly appreciated the Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, for his resilience, foresight and commitment to addressing longstanding challenges in the sub-sector, while urging all AMDON members and motor dealers nationwide to participate in the ongoing NADDC dealership registration exercise, stressing that formalisation would enhance the credibility, protection and sustainable growth of their businesses.

The speakers collectively enjoined motor dealers and other stakeholders to embrace the portal and take advantage of the opportunities offered by digital formalisation. They jointly emphasized that registration would establish a verified digital identity, enhance the creditworthiness and visibility of dealerships, strengthen consumer confidence and provide government with reliable data for effective policy formulation.

NADDC reaffirmed its commitment to continued collaboration with motor dealers, financial institutions, regulatory agencies and other industry stakeholders to build a technology-driven, transparent and competitive automotive sector, while encouraging dealership owners nationwide to complete their registration and embrace digital compliance as a pathway to a secure, profitable and globally recognised Nigerian automotive marketplace.

NADDC, DG Bag Double Awards.

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In a double honour, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has emerged as a recipient of the prestigious Nigeria GovTech Public Service Award 2026 in the category of “Best Federal MDA in Innovative Use of Technology”, while the Director General, Otunba- Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin also received Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award in recognition of his leadership in promoting digital transformation, innovation and technology adoption in the public service.

The awards were presented during the 4th Nigeria GovTech Conference and Awards 2026, held on 13 October 2026 at the Banquet Hall, State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The recognition highlights the Council’s significant contributions to the innovative application of technology in transforming Nigeria’s automotive sector, particularly through digital platforms and technology-enabled systems that strengthen regulatory processes, centralise industry data, improve compliance, support investment decisions and enhance service delivery

The double honour also underscores NADDC’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to drive efficiency, transparency and improved service delivery, while advancing the development of a modern, competitive and sustainable Nigerian automotive industry.

NADDC, BPP Move to Implement Nigeria First Policy in Automotive Sector

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The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) have outlined plans to deepen the implementation of the Nigeria First Policy in the automotive sector, with a focus on boosting local production, creating jobs, strengthening Nigerian businesses and promoting the patronage of Made-in-Nigeria vehicles and automotive components. The agencies disclosed this on 9th October 2026, at a press conference held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

The Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, said the Council was committed to supporting local vehicle assemblers to transition from Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) assembly to Complete Knocked Down (CKD) production. He noted that increased domestic vehicle production would also create greater opportunities for local automotive component manufacturers and deepen local content development across the industry.

Osanipin stated that NADDC would continue to collaborate with the BPP and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the policy, stressing that companies that fail to comply with established government automotive regulations could be denied access to government patronage. He said the policy would encourage companies to expand their production capacity, reinvest in their businesses and create more employment opportunities for Nigerians.

The NADDC Director-General emphasised that sustained government patronage of locally manufactured vehicles and components would strengthen the domestic automotive value chain and provide the market confidence required for manufacturers to invest in higher levels of production. He added that the initiative was critical to achieving a more competitive, resilient and sustainable Nigerian automotive industry.

In his remarks, the Director-General of the BPP, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, said the Bureau was developing an institutional framework, standard policies and an appropriate circular to guide the implementation of the Nigeria First Policy across relevant government organisations, following the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He noted that the government had moved beyond policy declarations and commenced consultations with local automotive assemblers to better understand the challenges confronting domestic manufacturers, particularly the need for stronger demand for locally produced products.

Adedokun explained that the Nigeria First Policy was designed to strengthen Nigerian businesses and promote the use of Made-in-Nigeria products, including vehicles and automotive components. He noted that Nigerian companies were already producing components such as wipers and bolts, but required stronger market support and patronage to sustain and expand production.

According to him, successful implementation of the policy would promote industrialisation, create jobs for skilled workers and technicians, strengthen local supply chains and provide increased opportunities for young Nigerians. He added that stronger domestic production would reduce dependence on imported automotive products while encouraging investment, technology transfer and skills development within the sector.

Both agencies reaffirmed their commitment to sustained collaboration with local manufacturers and other stakeholders to ensure that the Nigeria First Policy delivers tangible benefits to the automotive industry and the Nigerian economy. They expressed confidence that effective implementation would position Nigeria as a competitive automotive manufacturing hub and a major supplier of vehicles, components and related products to the ECOWAS region and the wider African market.

NADDC, SON, NESREA Sign MOU and Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Vehicle Conformity Assessment

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The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the regulation of used vehicle imports into Nigeria through the Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (VehCAP). The programme, officially launched on 31st March 2026, represents a significant milestone in efforts to ensure that used vehicles entering the country meet established safety, environmental and quality standards.

The Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, said the tripartite initiative brings together SON’s standardisation mandate, NESREA’s environmental regulatory responsibilities and NADDC’s technical automotive expertise to establish a coordinated framework for assessing imported used vehicles before they enter the Nigerian market. He commended the commitment and technical contributions of personnel from the three agencies, noting that the progress recorded under VehCAP demonstrates the importance of inter-agency collaboration in delivering effective regulatory reforms for the benefit of Nigerians.

According to him, VehCAP is primarily aimed at protecting lives, safeguarding the environment and ensuring that Nigerians derive value from imported used vehicles. He noted that by strengthening conformity assessment, the programme would help reduce the risks associated with unsafe and unroadworthy vehicles, curb harmful vehicular emissions and protect consumers from substandard imports. He therefore called for sustained collaboration and shared responsibility among the three agencies and stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the programme and the continued development of a safer, cleaner and more structured automotive sector.

The Director-General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, described the signing of the reviewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NADDC, SON and NESREA as an important milestone in the implementation of VehCAP. He said the renewed institutional collaboration demonstrated the willingness and determination of the three agencies to succeed while strengthening the protection of stakeholders. He explained that the reviewed MoU provides a stronger institutional framework for coordinated implementation, adding that the success of VehCAP would depend largely on the quality of collaboration among the participating institutions and their ability to translate the agreed framework into practical results.

Dr. Okeke stated that with the signing of the reviewed MoU, the focus of the three institutions had shifted firmly towards implementation, stressing that their collective commitment would provide a strong foundation for the successful execution of VehCAP. He also called for continued support from stakeholders and partner institutions as the programme progresses into its next phase.

The Director-General of NESREA, Professor Innocent Bariate Barikor, described VehCAP as an important national programme that cuts across standards, automotive development, environmental protection, public safety, consumer protection and regulatory enforcement. He emphasised that its success depends on effective collaboration among the relevant institutions, noting that the programme provides a platform through which the respective regulatory functions of NADDC, SON and NESREA can complement one another to deliver a more effective vehicle compliance system.

Professor Barikor further stressed that NESREA’s participation is particularly significant because of the environmental implications associated with the automotive sector. He noted that vehicle emissions, air pollution, end-of-life vehicles and other environmental impacts across the automotive value chain require strong regulatory attention. According to him, ensuring that vehicles on Nigerian roads comply with applicable environmental standards, from manufacturing through usage and eventual disposal, remains an important component of the country’s broader environmental protection efforts.

The three agencies reaffirmed their commitment to placing the interests, safety and well-being of Nigerians at the centre of their regulatory interventions. They stressed that the effective implementation of VehCAP would contribute to improved road safety, environmental sustainability, consumer protection and greater confidence in Nigeria’s vehicle importation system, while supporting the development of a more organised and sustainable automotive industry.

Senate Moves to Strengthen Auto Sector, Pledges Auto Policy Legislation

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The Senate Committee has expressed its readiness to accelerate the passage of the proposed National Automotive Industry Bill 2026, to protect vehicle manufacturers and advance the development of the Nigeria automotive industry. The committee made this known during an oversight visit conducted in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), to key automotive facilities in Kano and Kaduna States as part of efforts to assess the readiness and capacity of Nigeria’s automotive industry to meet local demand.

The oversight exercise, which commenced in Kano and proceeded to Kaduna on October 4th, 2026, provided the Committee with an opportunity to inspect facilities, assess their operational capacity and identify challenges affecting large-scale automotive production in the country. During the exercise, the Committee visited the NADDC Automotive Training/CNG Conversion Centre in Kano, PAN Nigeria Ltd in Kaduna, and D-PAN in Kaduna, where members inspected the facilities and assessed their capacity to contribute to increased local vehicle production and the development of the automotive value chain.

Speaking during the inspection, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, expressed satisfaction with the state of the facilities visited, noting that they are operational and have the capacity to support massive production. He, however, stressed the need for sustained maintenance and stronger government support to enable the facilities to operate at full capacity.

Senator Fadahunsi further advocated policies that would encourage local production, particularly through restrictions on the importation of foreign-used vehicles, popularly known as Tokunbo, as well as tricycles that can be produced locally. He noted that such measures would strengthen domestic manufacturing, create jobs and protect investments in Nigeria’s automotive sector.

According to him, the oversight visit is in the national interest, as lawmakers need to understand the challenges confronting industries in order to develop appropriate legislative interventions. “We are the lawmakers, and the essence of the oversight is to see and know the challenges, so we can make sure that the law is passed,” he stated, emphasising the need to amend existing legislation and introduce appropriate restrictions on foreign-used vehicles where necessary.

The Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, said the visit was particularly significant in the context of the Federal Government’s “Nigeria First Policy”. He explained that one of the major questions being asked is whether Nigeria has the capacity to produce enough vehicles to meet domestic demand, adding that the facilities inspected during the visit provide clear evidence that the country possesses the required industrial capacity.

The NADDC helmsman noted that several impediments to the growth of the automotive industry have already been identified and are being addressed systematically. He identified legislation, patronage, and access to credit as some of the key areas requiring attention, noting that the Nigeria First Policy is designed to encourage greater patronage of locally manufactured vehicles. He also disclosed that the Council is working with the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp) to expand its credit schemes to cover more categories of vehicles beyond the current focus on two- and three-wheelers.

Osanipin stressed that the major challenges confronting Nigeria’s automotive industry are being addressed one after another through collaboration among relevant government institutions and industry stakeholders. He expressed optimism that sustained legislative support, increased patronage, accessible vehicle financing and appropriate policies would unlock the full potential of the sector and position Nigeria as a competitive automotive manufacturing hub.

YOCEN Honours Ambassador Hassiat Suleiman as ‘Amazon of Societal Transformation’

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Amb. Hassiat Ozavize Suleiman

The Special Adviser on Strategic Investment and Liaison with Federal Agencies to the Governor of Kogi State, Ambassador (Chief) Hassiat Ozavize Suleiman, has been honoured by the Youth Coalition for Education in Nigeria (YOCEN-Nigeria) with its Nobel Prize for Excellence, recognising her as an “Amazon of Societal Transformation in Nigeria.”

The award was presented during a courtesy visit by the leadership of YOCEN-Nigeria to Ambassador Suleiman in recognition of her contributions to youth development, education, sustainable development, good governance and nation-building.

The organisation described Ambassador Suleiman as a role model and mentor to young Nigerians and Africans, citing her commitment to human capacity development, advocacy for the Sustainable Development Goals and her passion for initiatives that improve the welfare and prospects of young people.

YOCEN also commended her leadership and interpersonal skills, describing her as a woman who has consistently demonstrated courage, intellectual capacity and commitment to effective service delivery.

Presenting the award, the YOCEN leadership said the recognition was intended to acknowledge Ambassador Suleiman’s contributions to societal transformation and encourage her continued engagement in initiatives promoting education and youth development.

The delegation was led by YOCEN Secretary-General, Engr. Yakubu Nurudeen Yahaya, and included the Director of Foreign Relations, Amb. Kobehi Kosa; Director of Media, Amb. Alexander Alfa; and Ex-Officio member, Amb. Jamiu Abraham.

YOCEN-Nigeria is a Pan-African youth development initiative focused on education, youth empowerment, sustainable development and advocacy. The organisation said it has undertaken programmes across Nigeria and other African countries, with particular emphasis on quality education and keeping the girl child in school.

Accepting the award, Ambassador Suleiman described the recognition as a profound honour, saying it represented not only a personal milestone but also a reflection of the collective responsibility to invest in the future of young people.

“I am deeply humbled by the title of ‘Amazon of Societal Transformation in Nigeria’ and by YOCEN’s conviction that education is a tool for societal development,” she said.

She stressed that youth empowerment and a strong educational foundation remained essential to sustainable development, adding that her work as Special Adviser was aligned with the broader development vision of the Kogi State Government.

“This honour is not just a personal milestone, but a reflection of our collective vision under the leadership of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, to drive strategic investments and meaningful collaboration across federal agencies,” Ambassador Suleiman said.

She thanked YOCEN for the recognition and dedicated the award to Nigerians working to create a better future for the country’s youth.“I dedicate this award to everyone working tirelessly to build a brighter, more prosperous future for our youth and our nation,” she added.

The visit also provided an opportunity for discussions around possible collaboration in youth capacity building, education, skills development and other initiatives aimed at improving opportunities for young Nigerians.

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