The Federal Government on June 11, 2026 commissioned the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, Automotive Training Centre in Gusau, Zamfara State, and graduated 100 youths trained in specialized mechatronics.

The Centre, established by NADDC in partnership with PADSON Industry Limited and the Zamfara State Government, is designed to serve as a hub for automotive skills acquisition, technology transfer and workforce development across the North-West.

Commissioning the facility, the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, said the project reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to industrialisation, local content and the Nigeria First Policy. “This Centre will create opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and technical advancement within the automotive sector,” he said.

Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, described the Centre as a strategic investment in human capital and job creation. He noted that it aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the state’s development priorities.

NADDC Governing Board Chairman, Chief Emma Eneukwu, said the facility would provide training opportunities for youths across the North-West to promote entrepreneurship and sustainable employment.NADDC Director-General, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, added that the Centre is equipped with modern training tools to deliver practical, industry-driven learning for technicians, artisans, students and automotive entrepreneurs.The event also featured the graduation of 100 youths who completed training on the maintenance and repair of PMS and CNG-powered tricycles and motorcycles.

Certificates were presented to the participants.The Centre is expected to drive skills development, new energy adoption and economic growth in the region.-