NADDC Calls for Investment in CNG, Electric Vehicles

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has indicated that Nigeria cannot achieve widespread adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles without substantial investment from private operators. During a training program for the Commerce and Industry Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (CICAN) in Abuja, Director-General Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, represented by Mrs. Susan Taiwo, highlighted ongoing efforts to license conversion centers for CNG vehicles and train technicians across all geopolitical zones.

Osanipin noted that while NADDC has initiated charging stations at select locations, the expansion of this network is contingent on private capital. He pointed out the current lack of adequate charging infrastructure as a major barrier to electric vehicle adoption.

Osanipin described the transition to CNG and electric vehicles as part of a "clean air revolution" and emphasized the importance of keeping pace with global automotive technology advancements. He also mentioned that Nigeria's automotive manufacturing landscape has improved, with nearly 40 functioning assembly plants now operational.