YEMI AROGUNDADE
Nigeria’s automotive industry is preparing for a major technology shift as the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Automotive Sector Skills Council unveil a new specialised training manual focused on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicle (EV) operations.
The move signals growing urgency to equip Nigerian technicians, mechanics and automotive professionals for the rapidly emerging era of cleaner mobility and advanced vehicle technologies.
The comprehensive manual, presented at NADDC headquarters in Abuja, was jointly developed by NADDC and the Sector Skills Council to address the widening skills gap created by the transition from conventional petrol and diesel vehicles to CNG-powered and electric automobiles.
President of the Automotive Sector Skills Council, Engineer Best Nnodim, said the manual is designed for automotive professionals, training institutions, regulators and certification bodies to ensure standardised industry training and safer operations.
The document contains detailed practical modules covering vehicle conversion, maintenance procedures, operational systems and critical safety standards for both CNG and EV technologies.
According to him, the CNG section contains nine modules, while the EV section features ten specialised modules focused on the complex electrical systems and advanced technical expertise required for modern electric vehicles.
Industry stakeholders believe the development could become a major turning point for Nigeria’s automotive workforce as the country gradually embraces alternative energy vehicles amid rising fuel costs and global pressure for cleaner transportation.
Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, praised the collaboration and stressed that structured training and certification are essential to building a globally competitive automotive workforce capable of supporting Nigeria’s transition to sustainable mobility.
Experts say the initiative could also accelerate Nigeria’s preparedness for future investments in electric mobility, local vehicle assembly, CNG conversion services and green transportation technologies.
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