NADDC Presents Electric Vehicle To Winner Of CNG Hybrid Design Competition

NADDC presents Electric Vehicle (EV) to the winner of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Hybrid Design Competition.

Presentation of the EV donated by CIG Motors Nigeria was held at the NADDC Headquarters in Abuja on Monday 14th October.

During the presentation ceremony, NADDC boss, emphasized the importance of designing vehicles suitable for Nigerian roads.

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has officially handed over 2023 Wuling EV donated by CIG Motors Nigeria to Mr. Enoch Tobilola Oluwagbemi, the winner of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Hybrid Design Competition.

Out of 18 submissions received during the design challenge for a CNG Hybrid car that uses both CNG and electricity, NADDC said Mr. Oluwagbemi’s designs stood out.

During the presentation ceremony held at the NADDC Headquarters in Abuja on Monday (today) 14th October 2024, NADDC boss, Mr. Joseph Osanipin, emphasized the importance of designing vehicles suitable for Nigerian roads.

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Mr. Osanipin noted that many existing vehicles do not meet the specific needs of the local environment. He also highlighted the initiative’s goals :

“To inspire creativity and innovation among Nigerian youths, encouraging them to develop skills that aligned with the evolving automotive industry.”

He reiterated the need for Nigerians to actively participate in shaping the future of the auto sector by focusing on design and production of automotive components.

The event was attended by the Management staff of the Council, marking a significant step towards fostering local talent in automotive design and development.

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