The Federal Government through the National Automotive Design and Development Council has initiated a process to begin the manufacturing and assembling of electric vehicles locally.
It is planning a collaborative partnership with a Moroccan firm to begin EV production locally. The NADDC Director-General/CEO, Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this information in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, following his recent participation at the Nigeria-Morocco business forum.
At the event, Osanipin presented investment opportunities that abound in the Nigerian automotive industry to industry players in Morocco, highlighting local components manufacturing, electric vehicles, EV infrastructure, and gas-powered vehicles as the major key areas of investments.
He added that the delegation visited the National Center for Homologation, a regulatory agency for the automotive sector in Morocco, and two local firms.
Speaking with our correspondent on Sunday, the NADDC boss noted that the agency has commenced initial discussion on areas of collaboration with E-move Vehicles Company, a firm involved in EV manufacturing, and Univers Acier Steel, a firm that produces parts used by auto companies.
