The Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Olusegun Adesayo, on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating electric mobility adoption and strengthening safety standards across Nigeria.
According to NADDC, the meeting underscored the importance of collaboration between both regulatory institutions in driving the development of a resilient, safe, and future-ready electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. Key discussions focused on establishing and enforcing national standards to support the seamless integration of electric vehicles into Nigeria’s transport and energy landscape.
In his remarks, Adesayo stressed that strong institutional partnerships are critical to ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards, mitigating operational risks, and preventing technical failures linked to poorly implemented EV infrastructure.
Osanipin congratulated Adesayo on his appointment and expressed confidence in his capacity to drive impactful reforms within the electricity management sector. He reiterated NADDC’s commitment to working closely with NEMSA to ensure that Nigeria’s automotive industry aligns with global trends in sustainable and electric mobility.
Both parties highlighted the pivotal role of regulatory expertise in guiding the deployment of EV technologies, particularly in areas such as charging infrastructure, installation standards, and maintenance protocols. They emphasized adherence to approved electrical standards, proper cabling systems, and safe shutdown procedures during maintenance as critical safeguards against system failure and risks to users.
