The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) says the second edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU) is aimed at deepening national dialogue on local content integration as a vital pillar for the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s automotive industry.
The summit will be in partnership with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), the Nigeria Association of Automotive Manufacturers (NAMA), and the African Association of Automobile Manufacturers (AAAM).
The summit with the theme, “Nigeria First: Local Content as Catalyst for Automotive Economy’, will also dwell on the Federal Government recently launched Nigeria’s First initiative and the patronage of the locally assembled automobiles.
It will be held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday, July 31.
The summit aims to bring together policymakers, regulators, manufacturers, traders, and the media to align on strategies that will transition the country from a largely import-dependent industry to a self-reliant automotive ecosystem.
The event will be declared open by the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, and will have the Director-General of NADDC, Joseph Oluwemimo Osanipin, as the Chief Host.
Speaking ahead of the event, Mike Ochonma, Chairman of the NAISU Planning Committee, noted that the summit was about putting local content at the heart of Nigeria’s industrial road map.
“We are bringing regulators, customs officers, manufacturers, traders, and journalists into one room to foster synergy and policy cohesion.”
“Local content is not just policy language—it is the backbone of job creation, skills development, and industrial self-reliance. NAISU 2025 will challenge us to look inward for sustainable solutions,” he said.
Ochonma listed prominent industry and government leaders expected to deliver presentations at NAISU 2025 to include:
Chief Anselm Ilekuba, Chairman, Association of Local Content Manufacturers (ALCMAN); Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS); Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, Director-General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON); Mr Ngozi Emechebe, President, Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPAMDA).
Also, Mr Theodore Opara, Chairman of NAJA reaffirmed the association’s commitment to promoting a knowledge-based transformation of the automotive industry.
“As auto journalists, we recognise that information shapes policy. NAISU is our contribution to fostering a well-informed, locally driven auto economy.”
“The future of Nigeria’s auto sector lies in how we harness our own resources, talent, and innovations. NAISU creates a vital forum where public and private stakeholders can collaborate and strategize for a resilient industry,” he said.
NAISU 2025 will feature high-level keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, and strategic networking sessions.
Key areas of focus will include: Custom Tariff Frameworks & Local Assembly Incentives; Supply Chain Localisation & Small-Scale Manufacturing; Technology Transfer & Skilled Workforce Development; Regulatory Compliance & Standards Enforcement.
The summit is expected to produce a set of actionable policy recommendations that could shape Nigeria’s automotive agenda for years to come.
Stakeholders interested in participation, sponsorship, or media engagement are encouraged to contact the NAJA Secretariat or visit the association’s official platforms for more details.
