The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), led by its Director-General, Chief Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, facilitated a two-day oversight visit from 29th to 30th October 2025 by the Senate Committee on Industry to key automotive manufacturing and assembly facilities in the South-East region, including Innoson Plastic Nigeria, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), OMAA Motors, and ANAMMCO.
During the visit, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, commended the remarkable efforts of Nigeria’s indigenous vehicle manufacturers, noting the immense potential of the automotive sector to drive industrialization, create employment, and reduce dependence on imported vehicles.
“From Innoson in Nnewi to OMAA Motors and ANAMMCO in Enugu, we have seen that there are huge potentials being underutilized due to lack of patronage by Federal and State Governments. If the government patronizes our local assemblers and CNG bus producers, Nigeria would save valuable foreign exchange and strengthen its economy. The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is truly working and these indigenous assemblers are clear testimony to that.” Senator Fadahunsi stated.
He further emphasized that local manufacturers possess the capacity to produce any type of vehicle required by the government, provided there is adequate policy support and funding.
“We are urging Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to patronize locally assembled vehicles. Every vehicle produced and purchased in Nigeria contributes directly to our economy and creates jobs. Innoson currently employs over 7,000 people, while ANAMMCO has the capacity to employ up to 5,000. The Senate will continue to support these efforts through appropriate legislation to encourage mass production and gradually reduce the importation of used vehicles,” he added.
In his remarks, the Director-General of NADDC, Chief Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, expressed his appreciation to the Senate Committee for its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s automotive sector through the oversight function.
“This visit is timely and impactful. The automotive industry has the capacity to generate significant multiplier effects across the economy in employment, technical skills, marketing, and finance. Our inspection revealed that Nigeria has the technical expertise and capacity to meet local demand for automotive components such as plastics For instance, Innoson is producing vital plastic parts locally, while ANAMMCO is revamping previously grounded vehicles and transforming them into fully functional ones.” Chief Osanipin noted.
The Director General further highlighted the Federal Government’s ongoing initiatives to strengthen local automotive production through supportive policies and credit schemes.
“With the Nigerian First Policy of the current administration and the introduction of credit support schemes such as CREDICORP, government is not only encouraging institutional patronage but also enabling individuals to access financing for locally assembled vehicles. In addition, legislative measures being developed will promote investment and accelerate growth in the auto industry,” he said.
The oversight visit provided the Senate Committee an opportunity to engage directly with industry operators, understand sectoral challenges, and identify legislative and policy interventions that will further stimulate growth, investment, and employment in Nigeria’s automotive sector.
The NADDC remains steadfast in its mission to drive the growth of Nigeria’s automotive industry through effective collaboration with stakeholders, strategic policy implementation, and continuous promotion of local content. The Council reaffirms its commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by ensuring that the nation’s automotive sector becomes a cornerstone of industrial and economic development in Nigeria.
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