Nigeria's push towards cleaner, cheaper and more sustainable transportation came under intense focus on Thursday, July 30, as top automotive industry players, government regulators, investors and mobility experts gathered in Lagos for the 3rd Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU 2026).
The high-level forum, organised by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) in partnership with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), held at the Radisson Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. It is expected to shape the next phase of the country's transition to electric vehicle (EV) and Compressed Natural Gas-powered vehicles under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration.
Themed "Nigeria's Clean Mobility Future: The EV and CNG Journey Under the Bola Tinubu Administration," the summit served as a strategic platform for policy dialogue and industry collaboration on the adoption of Electric Vehicles and CNG-powered transportation in Nigeria. The event brought together senior government officials, automotive manufacturers, vehicle assemblers, regulators, financial institutions, fleet operators, technology providers, investors and development partners.
Among the major industry players that confirmed participation were Weststar Associates Limited, TNL, Jetour, Carloha Nigeria, Simba Group, Cedric Masters Group, Coscharis Motors and LSM, alongside representatives from relevant government agencies and private sector organisations.
One of the highlights of the summit was the keynote address by the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), who spoke on road safety, regulatory reforms and the safe integration of Electric Vehicles and CNG-powered vehicles into Nigeria's transportation system.
Participants deliberated on issues including electric vehicle infrastructure, CNG conversion, investment opportunities, financing models, local content development, road safety, consumer awareness and the policy frameworks needed to drive Nigeria's clean mobility agenda. For Cedric Masters Group, the summit reinforced our commitment to clean mobility, from locally assembled EV charging infrastructure to sustainable transport solutions for Nigeria's future.
Source: Business Monitor
