The Nigerian government is committed to supporting investors in the automotive sector, with a special focus on electric vehicles (EVs). This commitment was highlighted during a recent visit by Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, and Joseph Osanipin, Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), to the SAGLEV Electric Vehicle Assembly and Manufacturing facility in Lagos.  

The visit, which included a tour of the facility, was a show of support for local manufacturing under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Nigerian First” policy. Both Oduwole and Osanipin emphasized the auto industry’s potential to create numerous jobs for Nigerians.   

Government Initiatives to Support the Auto Sector

Minister Oduwole stated the government’s dedication to providing workable reforms for manufacturers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them remain competitive.  

NADDC’s DG, Joseph Osanipin, provided an update on the government’s efforts to implement the National Automotive Policy. He explained that they’ve made significant progress in transitioning parts of the policy into legislation and that a draft is expected in the coming months.   
Osanipin also highlighted the recently adopted Vehicle Electrification Policy. In a crucial step toward EV adoption, the NADDC released the first National Occupational Standard (NOS) last week. This manual will serve as a curriculum for universities, technical colleges, and polytechnics to train technicians in the maintenance and servicing of EVs.
SAGLEV’s Contribution to Nigeria’s EV Market

SAGLEV’s CEO, Dr. Gbenga Faleye, shared that the company has been developing its EV project for the past five years. SAGLEV holds a franchise with the Chinese auto manufacturer, Dongfeng Motors, to produce electric vehicles in Nigeria.

 

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