The Director General National Automotive Design and Development Council, Joseph Osanipin, has said that Nigeria needs to step up the manufacturing of automotive spare parts
The NADDC DG said this during a meeting with the Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State on Internal-Government Affairs, Nkoli Anyagoku, held in Abuja.
Osanipin said manufacturers like Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, Nord Motors, and other local manufacturers will fare better if parts production ramps up.
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Anambra is home to Nigeria’s biggest indigenous car maker, Innosson and Osanipin said the state plays critical role in the success of NADDC’s programmes.
Osanipin frowned at the challenges posed by the proliferation of parts manufacturing, particularly in the unauthorized sector.
The DG stressed the importance of collaboration between NADDC and the Anambra State Government to address the issues through engagement.
He added, “Stakeholders continued engagement was agreed upon to address these challenges and come up with strategies to propel the local auto industry forward and dialogue with manufacturers, rather than resorting to forceful measures.
“Anambra State has been a key player in the automotive sector, with a significant number of component parts manufacturers and beneficiaries of NADDC’s funding initiatives.”