Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas – Pi-CNG and Electric Vehicles, Pi-CNG/EV, are synergising to accelerate CNG and electric mobility adoption in Nigeria.
This is happening as the Director General of NADDC, Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, welcomed the Executive Chairman of Pi-CNG/EV, Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed, and his team at the Council’s headquarters in Abuja.
The purpose of the visit was to strengthen collaboration between NADDC and the Presidential Initiative, with a focus on aligning policies, expanding the adoption of alternative fuel technologies, and accelerating the development of Nigeria’s electric mobility and compressed natural gas, CNG, ecosystem. The engagement also explored opportunities in data sharing, capacity building, and market development.
Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, in his remarks noted that the initiative was established in 2023 by President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as a response to the removal of the fuel subsidy. He explained that the initiative has since evolved significantly, with a focus on providing sustainable alternatives through gas and, more recently, electric vehicles, while leveraging Nigeria’s vast gas resources.
He emphasized the importance of institutional collaboration, adding that NADDC plays a critical role in automotive policy development and industry regulation, while their mandate focuses on market expansion. He highlighted the need for stronger alignment, particularly in leveraging NADDC’s data and technical expertise, and stressed that accurate and coordinated data reporting is essential for effective implementation.
He further stated that, following the successful pilot phase guided by NADDC, efforts are now directed toward expanding adoption through training, certification, policy support, and market growth. This, according to him will ensure sustainable scaling of the initiative across the country.
In his remarks, the Director-General of NADDC, expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to promoting the adoption of EV and CNG technologies. He also commended the progress made in addressing gas availability challenges, stressing that the collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing sustainable mobility in Nigeria.
This article was originally posted at sweetcrudereports.com
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