Leading automobile manufacturers, transport regulators and key government agencies have confirmed their participation in the 2026 Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU), signalling strong industry support for Nigeria’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered transportation.
Among the major automotive companies supporting this year’s summit are Weststar Associates Limited, Toyota (Nigeria) Limited, Jetour Nigeria, Carloha Nigeria, Simba Group, Cedric Masters Group, Coscharis Motors and Lanre Shittu Motors, alongside other industry stakeholders.
The summit, organised by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), is also expected to attract policymakers, investors, financial institutions, fleet operators and technology providers.
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has confirmed his participation as a keynote speaker. He is expected to address issues relating to road safety, regulatory frameworks and the deployment of EVs and CNG-powered vehicles across Nigeria.
Also billed to speak at the summit are the Director-General of NADDC, Joseph Osanipin, and the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG and EV), Ismaeel Ahmed. Both officials are expected to provide insights into the Federal Government’s automotive industrialisation agenda, clean mobility policies and initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of EVs and CNG-powered vehicles nationwide.
The third edition of the summit will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme: “Nigeria’s Clean Mobility Future: The EV and CNG Journey Under the Bola Tinubu Administration.”
Chairman of the 2026 Auto Summit Planning Committee, Rasheed Bisiriyu, described the event as timely, noting that Nigeria is intensifying efforts to promote cleaner transportation through electric vehicles and compressed natural gas.
He said the summit would bring together government officials, automotive manufacturers, regulators, energy experts and transport stakeholders to evaluate ongoing reforms and develop practical strategies for advancing Nigeria’s clean mobility agenda.
Bisiriyu noted that discussions would focus on reducing transportation costs, cutting carbon emissions and encouraging greater investment in alternative energy mobility solutions. He added that participants would review the progress made under the current administration in promoting EV and CNG adoption while identifying policy, infrastructure and financing gaps requiring urgent attention.
According to him, the summit will also examine strategies for expanding EV charging infrastructure and CNG refuelling stations, promoting local vehicle assembly, improving consumer awareness, attracting private sector investment and strengthening the regulatory framework needed to support sustainable transportation.
He stressed that the objective of the summit goes beyond policy discussions, as it seeks to produce practical recommendations capable of accelerating Nigeria’s transition to cleaner mobility.
NAJA Chairman, Theodore Opara, said the annual Auto Summit has become one of Nigeria’s leading automotive policy dialogue platforms, bringing together government institutions and private sector operators to address critical issues affecting the industry’s growth.
Opara emphasised that achieving Nigeria’s clean mobility goals requires collaboration among regulators, manufacturers, energy providers, transport operators, safety agencies and consumers.
According to him, the summit is designed not only to discuss policies but also to identify practical solutions that will speed up Nigeria’s transition to affordable, cleaner and more sustainable transportation.
Organisers said the event is expected to generate actionable recommendations that will support the Federal Government’s efforts to deepen investment in alternative fuel technologies, strengthen local automotive manufacturing, improve transport sustainability and position Nigeria as a major player in Africa’s emerging clean mobility ecosystem.
With participation already confirmed by leading automobile brands, regulators and other industry stakeholders, the 2026 Nigeria Auto Industry Summit is expected to be one of the country’s most significant gatherings focused on the future of the automotive industry and sustainable mobility.
