NADDC boss advocates EV adoption at PI-CNG Electric Vehicle fair held at Eagle Square, Abuja.

Event brought together key industry stakeholders and innovators from across the automotive and clean-energy value chains.

At the fair, exhibitors, including NEV, IRS, KAI and KB Lamah, showcased electric cars and buses and EV technologies.

The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, on Thursday participated in the Electrifying Mobility — Nigeria’s Electric Vehicle Fair organized by the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG).

The event, which took place at the Eagle Square in Abuja, brought together key industry stakeholders and innovators from across the automotive and clean-energy value chains.

At the fair, exhibitors, including leading brands such as NEV, IRS, KAI and KB Lamah, showcased a broad array of battery-electric cars, SUVs, buses and EV technologies intended to accelerate the nation’s transition to cleaner transportation.

In his keynote remarks at the fair, the NADDC DG highlighted the transformative potential of electric vehicles for Nigeria’s automotive industry, stressing the economic, environmental and technological advantages of EV adoption.

He emphasized that shifting from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to battery-powered EVs presents opportunities for local value addition, given that battery-related components account for a significant percentage of an EV’s total cost.

He referenced global trends including China’s rapid rise in vehicle production after embracing EV technologies as a model for how strategic focus on electrification can drive industry growth.

Osanipin also pointed out that EVs have lower fueling and maintenance costs compared to ICE vehicles, making them economically attractive for both individual and commercial users.

Also at the fair, Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, the Executive Chairman/CEO of Pi-CNG, delivered remarks underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to cleaner, cheaper and sustainable mobility solutions.

Under his leadership, Pi-CNG has expanded its mandate to include robust support for electric vehicle deployment alongside compressed natural gas (CNG) positioning Nigeria to benefit from cleaner fuels, reduced transport costs, and expanded private-sector investment in the green mobility sector.

A statement by the NADDC noted that recent data shows that more than 100,000 vehicles in Nigeria now use CNG, demonstrating the broader momentum behind clean transport alternatives.

“The inclusion of EV showcases at today’s fair reflected this expanded focus, aligning with Nigeria’s broader goals of meeting global emission targets and building a more competitive automotive industry.”

“The fair facilitated strategic dialogue between policymakers, manufacturers and private-sector partners on strengthening EV infrastructure, scaling local assembly and component manufacturing and creating incentives for investment in sustainable mobility solutions.”

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