“Nigeria Won’t Be Dumping Ground For Old Used Cars, NADDC To Set Minimum Standards For Tokunbo Cars

“We can’t allow Nigeria to be a dumping ground for old used cars, NADDC seek partnership with Govt agencies.

NADDC to set minimum standards of used vehicles popularly known as “Tokunbo” cars that will be allowed to enter the country.

Says that the move, in addition to the new Auto Policy, is a strategic road map to developing the auto industry.

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has called for a minimum standards of used vehicles popularly known as “Tokunbo” cars that will be allowed to enter the country.

DG NADDC, Joseph Osanipin, made this recommendation at the meeting on “Public Sector Engagement on the Implementation of the NAIDP 2023-2023” held at Nicon Luxury hotels on Tuesday 19th December 2023.

Speaking at the event, Osanipin, who frowned at the level of inflow of unroadworthy cars on the Nigeria roads, said “we cannot allow Nigeria to be a dumping ground for old used cars, we will work with relevant agencies to ensure that this is achievable”.

“There are some vehicles that are not worthy to be on our roads, in collaboration with the relevant agencies, we have to specify the minimum standards of vehicles that will be allowed to enter the country”.

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At the event, the Director General, NADDC reiterated the commitment of the Council to ensure proper implementation of the NAIDP, stating that the New Auto Policy is a strategic road map to developing the auto industry.

“We are here to speak on what we are doing in the Council and engaging public stakeholders for proper implementation of the NAIDP. We cannot continue to implement without engaging with critical stakeholders”.

The Director General maintained that local automotive components development is key to achieving the goals of the New Auto Policy as it would contribute to localisation of the products in the industry.

At the event, government authorities who participated and made positive contributions in support of the Policy includes the NCS, CBN, FRSC, AfcFTA, Bank of Industry, Federal Ministry of Transport, DRTS (VIO) and Standards Organisation of Nigeria.

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