THE National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, received a delegation from the African Development Bank Group Nigeria Country Department (AFDBGNCD) at its headquarters in Abuja on ways to develop Nigeria’s e-mobility ecosystem.

During the visit, the leader of the AFDBGNCD delegation, Alex Rugamba, provided an overview of the bank’s initiative, which is currently being piloted across several African countries.

Rugamba explained that the core objective of the programme centred on how to engage policymakers and the private sector in strategic dialogue aimed at shaping and strengthening the development pipeline for the project.

As part of this effort, he added that the continental bank was mobilising financial resources to support the implementation of viable and impactful programmes, with a key priority of identifying and developing bankable projects within each participating country.

In line with this objective, the delegation expressed interest in gaining deeper insight into the mandate of NADDC and exploring areas of collaboration.

The ADB delegation emphasised the bank’s commitment to identifying investment opportunities that could support Nigeria’s automotive and e-mobility ecosystem, particularly in developing sustainable and scalable projects.

The initiative, Rugamba noted, aligned closely with the global climate change agenda, with a strong focus on promoting cleaner environments across participating countries.

He highlighted electric mobility as a critical pathway for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, advancing sustainable development, and supporting the transition toward greener and more sustainable cities, in line with the Bank’s strategic priorities.

According to Rugamba, Nigeria, in particular, was recognised for its strong ambition in advancing e-mobility solutions, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s transition to cleaner transportation systems.

In his remarks, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO) of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, expressed appreciation for the Bank’s visit and its interest in collaborating with the Council.

Osanipin highlighted the critical challenge of inadequate power supply in Nigeria’s automotive sector, noting that addressing this constraint would require significant financial investment.

The NADDC boss further stated that “green energy represents the future of the global automotive industry”, emphasising that Nigeria would not be an exception to the transition.

He reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote sustainable mobility and industrial development in the country. (Tribune News)