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Leading organisations in the automotive and road sector in the country are expected to join the
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in the third Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) summit on the Nigeria’s Electric Vehicle (EV) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) revolution.
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Federal Fire Service (FFS) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) are among the stakeholders that have confirmed their participation at the summit which is slated for July 30, 2026 in Lagos.
The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, the Directors General, NADDC, Joseph Osanipin, the SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke and the FFS, Controller-General Olumode Adeyemi, are expected to lead their management teams to the summit.The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, the Directors-General, NADDC, Joseph Osanipin, the SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke and the FFS, Controller-General Olumode Adeyemi would lead their various management teams to the summit with the theme titled ‘Nigeria’s Clean Mobility Future: The EV and CNG Journey Under the Bola Tinubu Administration.”
Their participation and that of other critical automobile investors, manufacturers, energy experts, investors, regulators and transport stakeholders is aimed at charting a safe and sustainable roadmap for Nigeria’s EV and CNG revolution.
The participants would use the opportunity to assess Nigeria’s progress in clean mobility and outline practical steps for accelerating the transition.
Muhammed is expected to unveil a comprehensive safety framework for the deployment of EVs and CNG-powered vehicles across the country.
His presentation would address critical issues such as vehicle certification, roadworthiness standards, emergency response procedures, accident prevention, technician capacity building and public enlightenment, all of which are considered essential to ensuring the safe adoption of alternative-fuel vehicles on Nigerian roads.
Osanipin on his part would in his keynote address, examines the future of Nigeria’s automotive industry within the Federal government’s clean mobility agenda, highlighting policy direction, industrial growth opportunities and the role of local manufacturing in driving the country’s transition to cleaner transportation.
Also Okeke in his presentation would speak on the development and enforcement of national standards for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, batteries, CNG conversion kits, cylinders and refuelling stations.
He is also expected to outline measures to eliminate substandard components from the market while strengthening consumer protection and confidence.
Adeyemi on his part would focus on emergency preparedness for the emerging clean-energy transport ecosystem.
His presentation would centre on developing national response protocols for EV and CNG-related incidents and equipping firefighters and other first responders with the specialised skills required to manage such emergencies.
The Chairman of the Summit Organising Committee, Rasheed Bisiriyu, described this year’s edition as one of the most significant gatherings of stakeholders in Nigeria’s automotive industry.
According to Bisiriyu, the summit is coming at a time when the Federal government was intensifying efforts to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel through the promotion of CNG and electric vehicles.
He explained that the summit would serve as a strategic platform to review progress made under the Bola Tinubu administration, identify implementation bottlenecks and develop practical recommendations for accelerating the nationwide adoption of clean mobility technologies.
He said: “The NAJA Auto Summit has evolved into a respected platform where policymakers and industry operators engage in constructive dialogue on issues affecting the automotive sector.
“This year’s theme reflects one of the most significant transitions taking place in Nigeria’s transport industry today.”
Also, the Chairman of NAJA, Theodore Opara, said the summit comes at a defining moment as Nigeria seeks cleaner, more affordable and sustainable transportation alternatives amid rising mobility costs.
While lauding the country’s steady progress towards clean mobility, Opara stressed that long-term success would depend on stronger collaboration among government agencies, vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure developers, energy providers and consumers.
Opara noted that Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves positioned CNG as a viable transition fuel, but warned that significant investments would still be required to expand refuelling stations, EV charging infrastructure and technical support services nationwide.
The summit is expected to produce actionable recommendations that would guide policymakers, regulators, investors and industry operators as Nigeria accelerates its journey towards a cleaner, safer, more efficient and environmentally sustainable transportation system.
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