NADDC And AAAM Begins Strategic Tour Of All The Auto Parts Manufacturers In Nigeria

NADDC and AAAM begins strategic familiarization tour of all the auto parts manufacturers in Nigeria.

Familiarization tour is basically aimed at strengthening relationships among Nigerian auto part manufacturers.

Facilities visited on the first day in Lagos includes Mikano Break Pads, Vita Parts Nigeria, Chanrai Nigeria and Vita Visco Nigeria.

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) on Monday 19th August 2024 embarked on strategic familiarization tour of all the auto parts manufacturers in Nigeria.

The tour is inline with the developmental programs of the 2023-Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan geared towards enhancing automotive components Integration in the industry.

The facilities visited on the first day of the tour in Lagos State includes Mikano Break Pads, Vita Parts Nigeria, Chanrai Nigeria Limited and Vita Visco Nigeria Ltd.

The tour is basically aimed at strengthening relationships among Nigerian auto part manufacturers, and fostering collaboration with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in promoting growth and development in the industry.

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Speaking during the tour, the Director General, NADDC, Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin stated that the aim of the visit was to focus on component parts manufacturers, as without them, a vehicle cannot move.

He mentioned that discussions were earlier held with components parts manufacturers and auto assemblers.

“The first leg of the visit, whose aim was to assess the capacity of assembly plants is complete. The second phase focuses on enhancing the capabilities of components parts manufacturers,” he added.

Dave Coffey, the Chief Executive Officer of AAAM praised Mikano International Limited’s machinery quality, highlighting its potential for high product capacity. He emphasized the need for policy support to maximize production, aiming for 5-day, 3-shift operations.

Coffey identified an opportunity to localize production, reducing imports, particularly for aftermarket components. He also suggested collaborating with NADDC to adjust duty structures and target specific products, leveraging Nigeria’s massive market.

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