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L-R: Zonal Commanding Officer, FRSC RS 2 (Lagos and Ogun states), Assistant Corps Marshal Ann Oladayo; Chairman, Nigeria Auto Journalists Association, Theodore Opara; Representative of Standards Organisation of Nigeria, Engr Danmola Abayomi; MD, Stallion VON Nigeria, Dr. Harpreet Singh; Deputy Director, National Automotive Design and Development Council, Deaconess Felicia Oyebolu; and Managing Director of Lanre Shittu Motors, Mr. Taiwo Shittu… at the Second Nigeria Auto Industry Summit held in Lagos, yesterday, July 31, 2025
The Director General National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), General Joseph Osanipin, has emphasised the importance of local content development in Nigeria’s automotive industry, stating it’s a strategic imperative for sustainable economic growth and a testament to the nation’s potential.
He spoke through a Deputy Director in the Council, Deaconess Felicia Oyebolu, who represented him at second Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU), held yesterday in Lagos.e
According to him, local content development is crucial for economic diversification, job creation, value retention, and capital flight reduction.
“Local content development is the engine that will drive this transformation,” Osanipin said, adding that it encourages technology transfer, skill development, and supply chain resilience. He also emphasised the need for concerted effort from all stakeholders to address challenges such as access to finance for local manufacturers, consistent power supply, and the need for a more robust industrial base for raw material processing.
Osanipin urged stakeholders to renew their commitment to the “Nigeria First” agenda, calling for closer collaboration, investment in local capabilities, championing innovation, and advocating for supportive policies. He was of the view that the automotive industry has the potential to be a major driver of Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic prosperity, creating jobs and securing a brighter future for generations to come.
The NADDC has been working to promote local content development through various initiatives, including incentivising local production, promoting research and development, developing human capital, and ensuring quality standards.
The council target is to create an enabling environment for local content development, working closely with stakeholders like the Nigeria Automobile Manufacturing Association (NAMA) and African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM).
