Nigeria’s push towards cleaner transportation will receive a major boost on July 30, 2026, as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Federal Fire Service lead high-level discussions on the safe and sustainable deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles at the 3rd Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Auto Summit.
The summit, themed “Nigeria’s Clean Mobility Future: The EV and CNG Journey Under the Bola Tinubu Administration,” will hold at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, bringing together senior government officials, automotive industry leaders, manufacturers, energy experts, investors, regulators and transport stakeholders to assess Nigeria’s progress in clean mobility and chart practical steps for accelerating the transition.
The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, is expected to unveil a comprehensive safety framework for the deployment of EVs and CNG-powered vehicles nationwide. His presentation will cover vehicle certification, roadworthiness standards, emergency response procedures, accident prevention, technician capacity building and public enlightenment, all aimed at ensuring the safe adoption of alternative-fuel vehicles on Nigerian roads.
NADDC Director-General, Joseph Osanipin, will deliver the keynote address on 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.
The Director-General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, will discuss 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 discussions, Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, will focus on emergency preparedness for the emerging clean-energy transport ecosystem. His presentation will centre on national response protocols for EV- and CNG-related incidents and specialised training for firefighters and other first responders.
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, noting that it comes as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel through the promotion of CNG and electric vehicles.
According to him, the summit will provide a strategic platform to review progress made under the Bola Tinubu administration, identify implementation bottlenecks and develop practical recommendations for accelerating the nationwide adoption of clean mobility technologies.
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.
He stressed that while Nigeria has made steady progress towards clean mobility, long-term success will depend on stronger collaboration among government agencies, vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure developers, energy providers and consumers. He added that safety regulation, maintenance capacity and sustained public education must keep pace with the rapid deployment of cleaner vehicle technologies.
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.
