The President of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE), Engr. Felix O. Olu, FNIEEE, on Friday, 14th November 2025, led a high-level delegation on a courtesy visit to the Director-General/CEO of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Chief Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, at the Council’s Headquarters in Abuja.
Engr. Olu reaffirmed the Institute’s position as a foremost professional engineering body with more than 15,000 members across 36 chapters nationwide.
He highlighted NIEEE’s specialization in power, renewable energy, ICT, automation, digital technologies, and other emerging innovations, and outlined its six professional sections dedicated to advancing engineering excellence. He also reiterated the Institute’s commitment to capacity development through conferences, trainings, technical missions, and policy advocacy.
He commended the NADDC for championing new automotive technologies—particularly electric vehicles (EVs), CNG fuel conversion, and auto-electronics—adding that these innovations are shaping the future of Nigeria’s mobility landscape.
The NIEEE delegation called for expanded collaboration to bridge existing skill gaps among technicians and support Nigeria’s transition to advanced automotive technologies.
The Institute further invited the NADDC to participate in an upcoming national webinar aimed at educating engineers on automotive policies and emerging opportunities in the sector.
Responding, NADDC Director-General, Chief Osanipin, emphasized several technical challenges confronting the evolving automotive industry, especially in the electrical and electronic components of electric vehicles. He underscored the need for closer collaboration with the NIEEE to enhance the technical capacity required for Nigeria’s automotive transition.
Chief Osanipin also stressed the importance of domesticating the electrical and electronic aspects of EV technologies to ensure local adaptability, ease of maintenance, and long-term sustainability. He identified renewable energy systems—including battery storage solutions, charging infrastructure, and the development of charging standards—as critical areas where NIEEE partnership would be invaluable.
The DG further reaffirmed the Council’s readiness to collaborate with the NIEEE on training, technical development, research, and accelerating the development and adoption of earthing standards in partnership with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
The visit ended with a mutual commitment by both institutions to strengthen cooperation and drive the advancement of Nigeria’s engineering and automotive sectors through innovation, skill development, and sustainable technology adoption.
