Nigeria Set to Export Made-in-Nigeria Vehicles: NADDC Charts New Path 

Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh.

The Federal Government has inaugurated the new Governing Board of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), with a strong push to transform Nigeria into an automotive manufacturing and export hub. The 12-member board, chaired by Chief Emma Eneukwu, was inaugurated by the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, in Abuja. 

Senator Enoh charged the board to work with dedication and innovation to grow the Nigerian automotive industry, reaffirming the President’s keen interest in its development. 

“We are going to give it a serious push. The president has shown strong interest. It’s a work in progress and we have his support,” — Senator John Enoh. 

Strategic Focus on Exports and Volume 

Chief Eneukwu pledged to work with “patriotic resolve and strategic foresight” to reposition Nigeria as a leader in vehicle production and technology in Africa. He stressed that NADDC is strategically placed to boost assembly, innovation, and local manufacturing. 

Director General of NADDC, Joseph Osanipin, added that the council is prioritizing production volume over the number of plants, with vehicle assembly numbers rising from 3,000 to nearly 12,000 annually under his leadership. 

Importantly, Osanipin revealed plans to begin exporting made-in-Nigeria vehicles and automotive machines, stating that the council is now focused on producing durable, globally competitive products. 

How Nigerians Can Benefit 

This renewed automotive strategy offers several opportunities: 

    Skilled Professionals & Youths: Training and employment opportunities in assembly plants, automotive engineering, and innovation hubs. 

    Entrepreneurs: Access to funding or partnerships through NADDC initiatives for local parts manufacturing or assembly ventures. 

    Investors: Support for public-private collaborations in the automotive value chain. 

    Students: Technical training programs expected to expand across Nigeria. 

To benefit, interested individuals or businesses should: 

    Follow NADDC announcements on naddc.gov.ng and verified media platforms 

    Connect with local automotive clusters or trade associations 

    Look out for upcoming capacity-building programmes and grant opportunities 

Nigeria’s automotive industry is entering a new phase—one focused on growth, innovation, and global reach. With the right partnerships and policies in place, the country is set to become a key player in Africa’s vehicle production and export market.