The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to advancing Nigeria’s transition toward electric mobility.
At a collaborative summit held on Wednesday, the Director-General of NADDC, Chief (Otunba) Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, represented by the Director of Vehicle Electrification, Engr. Abdullahi Ayinde, described the partnership as a significant milestone in transforming the nation’s transportation landscape.
According to him, the initiative underscores the Federal Government’s determination to shift from fossil fuel dependence to clean, efficient, and sustainable electric transportation—aligning with the summit’s theme, “Empowering Mobility—Unlocking the Value Chain for Nigeria’s Electric Future.”
He highlighted key components of the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (2023–2033), which include:
Formulation of a National Electric Vehicle Policy.
Establishment of solar-powered EV charging stations.
Collaboration on EV safety standards and technical training.
Support for local vehicle assembly by companies such as Innoson, Jet Motors, and Hyundai Nigeria.
Representing GIZ, Chimeze Nwosu, Advisor for Sustainable Energy Access, conveyed the goodwill of the Nigeria Energy Support Programme (NESP)—a technical assistance initiative co-funded by the European Union and the German Government, and implemented in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Power.
“I bring you warm greetings on behalf of the Nigeria Energy Support Programme. Our collective efforts aim to ensure that Nigeria’s clean energy and e-mobility transition is not only effective but also inclusive, sustainable, and locally driven,” he said.
The NESP reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s clean energy transition, emphasizing that the e-mobility drive extends beyond replacing petrol engines with batteries. It is about creating a domestic value chain that fosters innovation, clean energy integration, local manufacturing, and job creation.
The programme also commended NADDC for its leadership in strengthening policy frameworks, technical standards, and investment readiness for electric mobility in Nigeria.
Participants at the summit stressed that the success of e-mobility depends on reliable, renewable, and affordable energy sources. They noted that linking electric transport to solar mini-grids and distributed energy systems can sustainably power the sector while promoting grid stability, industrial growth, and green enterprise development.
Stakeholders expressed optimism that continued collaboration between government agencies, private investors, and development partners will accelerate Nigeria’s journey toward a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable transportation future.
