Nigeria’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transportation will take centre stage on July 30, 2026, as four major government agencies converge to unveil what could become the country’s most comprehensive clean mobility roadmap.
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, will headline the 3rd Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Auto Summit.
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.”
Industry stakeholders are already describing the gathering as one of the most important meetings yet on Nigeria’s rapidly evolving clean transport agenda.
The event will bring together government officials, vehicle manufacturers, investors, energy experts, regulators and transport operators to assess Nigeria’s progress and chart the next phase of the country’s EV and CNG transition.
At the heart of the summit will be the presentation by the FRSC Corps Marshal, who is expected to unveil a broad safety framework for the deployment of electric and CNG-powered vehicles.
His presentation will focus on critical issues such as vehicle certification, roadworthiness standards, accident prevention, emergency response procedures, technician training and public enlightenment campaigns.
Industry observers believe the framework could become the foundation for the safe adoption of alternative-fuel vehicles across Nigeria.
NADDC Director-General Joseph Osanipin will deliver the keynote address, focusing on the future of Nigeria’s automotive industry under the Federal Government’s clean mobility agenda.
He is expected to highlight policy direction, industrial opportunities, investment prospects and the role of local manufacturing in driving the country’s transition to cleaner transportation.
Also expected to attract considerable attention is the presentation by SON Director-General Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke.
He will speak on standards for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, batteries, CNG conversion kits, cylinders and refuelling stations. He is also expected to unveil measures aimed at eliminating substandard components and boosting consumer confidence.
The Federal Fire Service will add another critical dimension to the discussions.
Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi will focus on emergency preparedness and response strategies for EV and CNG-related incidents. His presentation will address the specialised training required for firefighters and emergency responders operating in the emerging clean-energy transport ecosystem.
Chairman of the Summit Organising Committee, Rasheed Bisiriyu, described this year’s summit as one of the most significant gatherings ever organised for Nigeria’s automotive industry.
According to him, the event comes at a critical period as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel through cleaner energy alternatives.
“The NAJA Auto Summit 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 biggest transitions taking place in Nigeria’s transport industry,” Bisiriyu said.
He added that discussions would extend beyond policy issues to include investment opportunities, infrastructure development, financing models, consumer awareness and regulatory reforms.
NAJA Chairman, Theodore Opara, said the summit comes at a defining moment as Nigeria seeks cleaner, cheaper and more sustainable transportation alternatives.
He noted that while Nigeria has made significant progress in promoting clean mobility, success will depend on stronger collaboration among regulators, manufacturers, infrastructure providers, energy companies and consumers.
Opara stressed that Nigeria’s vast gas reserves provide enormous opportunities for CNG development. However, he warned that major investments would still be required in refuelling stations, EV charging networks and technical support infrastructure.
He also emphasised that safety regulations, maintenance capacity and public education must keep pace with the rapid adoption of cleaner vehicle technologies.
Industry stakeholders believe the combined presentations by FRSC, NADDC, SON and the Federal Fire Service could produce a practical blueprint for addressing the safety, regulatory and operational challenges facing Nigeria’s clean mobility revolution.
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