NADDC Gets New Governing Board to Drive Automotive Sector Reforms

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) to accelerate reforms in the Automotive Sector.

The ceremony, held on July 23, 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, was presided over by Senator John Owan Enoh, Honorable Minister of State for Industry.

In his address, Senator Enoh highlighted the significance of the new board composition, which represents a holistic approach to Nigeria’s automotive ecosystem. He emphasized the board’s critical role in implementing the Nigeria First Policy, recently announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister commended NADDC Director-General, Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, for his visionary leadership and drive to reposition NADDC as a catalyst for sustainable mobility, innovation, and industrial growth.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ambassador Nura Rimi, praised the Director-General’s leadership and noted that the caliber of people appointed to the board aligns with the President’s mandate to make Nigeria a hub for automotive manufacturing and innovation.

Chief Emma Eneukwu, OFR, the newly appointed Chairman of the NADDC Governing Board, pledged the board’s commitment to national service and repositioning Nigeria as a leader in automotive manufacturing and innovation. The board’s key objectives include implementing the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan, promoting local vehicle manufacturing, and fostering industrial competitiveness.

As NADDC embarks on this new chapter, the Council remains focused on delivering policy impact, sectoral transformation, and economic empowerment through the Renewed Hope Agenda.