Nigeria’s push towards cleaner transportation will receive a major boost on July 30, 2026 as the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, the Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, and the Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, headline the 3rd Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Auto Summit with strategic presentations aimed at charting a safe and sustainable roadmap for Nigeria’s electric vehicle (EV) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) revolution.
The summit, scheduled to hold at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, is themed: “Nigeria’s Clean Mobility Future: The EV and CNG Journey Under the Bola Tinubu Administration.”
It is expected to assemble senior government officials, automotive industry leaders, manufacturers, energy experts, investors, regulators and transport stakeholders to assess Nigeria’s progress in clean mobility and outline practical steps for accelerating the transition.
At the centre of the discussions will be the FRSC Corps Marshal, who is expected to unveil a comprehensive safety framework for the deployment of EVs and CNG-powered vehicles across the country.
His presentation will 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.
NADDC Director-General Osanipin will in his keynote examine 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 taking the stage, SON Director-General Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke will 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.
Complementing the safety discussions, Federal Fire Service Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi will focus on the emergency preparedness for the emerging clean-energy transport ecosystem. His presentation will 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.
Speaking ahead of the summit, 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, coming at a time when the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel through the promotion of CNG and electric vehicles. According to him, the summit will serve as a strategic platform to review the progress made under the Bola Tinubu administration, identify implementation bottlenecks and develop practical recommendations for accelerating the nationwide adoption of clean mobility technologies.”The Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU) 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,” Bisiriyu said. He added that discussions would extend beyond government policies to include investment opportunities, infrastructure expansion, financing models, consumer awareness and the regulatory framework required to support the large-scale deployment of EVs and CNG-powered vehicles.
NAJA Chairman, 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 acknowledging 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. He noted that Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves position 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. He also emphasised that safety regulation, maintenance capacity and sustained public education must keep pace with the rapid deployment of cleaner vehicle technologies to ensure a seamless transition.
Industry stakeholders believe the combined presentations by the FRSC, NADDC, SON and the Federal Fire Service will provide a comprehensive blueprint for addressing safety, quality assurance, emergency preparedness and regulatory concerns surrounding EVs and CNG-powered vehicles.
The summit is expected to produce actionable recommendations that will guide policymakers, regulators, investors and industry operators as Nigeria accelerates its journey towards a cleaner, safer, more efficient and environmentally sustainable transportation system.