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FG inaugurates NADDC Automotive Training Centre in Lagos to boost jobs, vehicle production, tech transfer
FG inaugurates NADDC Automotive Training Centre in Lagos to boost jobs, vehicle production, tech transfer
The Federal Government, in a landmark effort to revitalize Nigeria’s automotive sector and curb youth unemployment, on Monday inaugurated the NADDC Automotive Training Centre in Ikorodu, Lagos.
The centre is one of 21 facilities being established nationwide to accelerate skills acquisition, local vehicle production, and technology transfer in line with the new Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP 2023).
Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, emphasized the centre’s strategic role in job creation, GDP growth, and the achievement of Nigeria’s automotive policy goals.
The policy seeks to achieve 40% local content in vehicle production and ensure that 30% of vehicles produced locally are electric, ultimately generating over one million jobs.
“Infrastructures and human capacity building are key to the success of this policy,” the minister stated.
“This centre will contribute to reducing social vices among our youth by offering them a pathway into high-demand skills and sustainable employment.”
Senator Enoh reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to equitable national development, citing the centres’ spread across the six geo-political zones, including states such as Bauchi, Gombe, Kogi, Ebonyi, Kano, Ogun, and now Lagos.
He praised the efforts of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) under its Director-General, Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, for championing the initiative and lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the automotive policy under the Renewed Hope agenda.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, in his keynote address, described the automotive sector as the “bedrock of industrial development.”
He stressed that the Ikorodu centre is pivotal to building the technical capacity required for a rapidly evolving mobility landscape, especially as vehicles increasingly become “computers on wheels” with alternative powertrains like hybrid, CNG, and electric systems.
“This facility ensures our citizens not only use these technologies but understand, maintain, and innovate with them,” the governor said. “Lagos is the engine of West Africa, and for us to continue.”
He also said, “Lagos is West Africa’s engine. Our ports move goods, our roads move people, and our markets move ideas.
“For Lagos to continue leading, our people must be equipped with the knowledge and competence that modern mobility demands. Vehicles are now computers on wheels; diagnostics are software; powertrains are increasingly alternative—CNG, hybrid, and electric.
“This centre ensures that our citizens do not only use these technologies; they understand, maintain, and innovate with them.
“In addition, this centre was established around three pillars: skills that match industry needs, standards that protect the public, and opportunity that creates jobs.”
Also speaking, NADDC DG Osanipin described the commissioning as “an epoch-making event” and a testament to the Tinubu administration’s vision for industrialization, poverty reduction, and wealth creation.
“Our goal is to position Nigeria as one of the leading automotive manufacturing nations globally,” Osanipin said.
“This facility is equipped with state-of-the-art tools to train automotive artisans, technicians, and engineers, improving the quality of local services and vehicle assembly.”
He highlighted the NAIDP 2023’s role in creating a more competitive automotive landscape through strategic incentives and government patronage of locally produced vehicles.
Reiterating NADDC’s mission, the DG committed to sustained support for research, infrastructure, and development of local automotive components, asserting that the path to Nigeria-made vehicles of international standards was firmly underway.
The event marked another step in Nigeria’s industrial road map, blending federal policy, infrastructure investment, and youth empowerment to build a self-reliant automotive future.
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Jetour Targets Abuja Market with X70 PHEV as Nationwide Expansion Gathers Pace
Jetour Targets Abuja Market with X70 PHEV as Nationwide Expansion Gathers Pace
Jetour Nigeria is taking its hybrid SUV offensive to Abuja, with the X70 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) set to headline the three-day Jetour Experience from September 22 to 24 as the automaker accelerates its drive to expand its footprint and capture a larger share of Nigeria’s fast-evolving mobility market.
The Abuja showcase, coming on the heels of a strong Lagos edition that generated significant consumer interest, test drives and sales enquiries, is designed to bring Jetour’s latest technologies closer to customers in the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring states.
The event at Maha Event Centre, Area 8, will give prospective buyers and auto enthusiasts the opportunity to test-drive the X70 PHEV and other Jetour models while interacting with product specialists and experiencing their technology, safety features, performance and comfort firsthand.
According to the company, expanding the showcase to the Federal Capital Territory was a direct response to rising demand from residents in Abuja and neighbouring states.
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To bolster buyer confidence, Jetour Nigeria—the country’s sole authorised distributor—backs the X70 PHEV with a five-year or 150,000-kilometre warranty.
The distributor operates through an accredited nationwide dealer network, including: Elizade Nigeria Limited,
New Era Auto Vehicle Services Limited, Kojo Motors, Germaine Auto Centre, Tab Autos Limited, R.T. Briscoe Motors, and Mandilas Autos.
The X70 PHEV pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a 19.43kWh battery and a dedicated hybrid transmission. Designed to balance performance with fuel efficiency, the vehicle supports fast, slow, engine, and regenerative braking charging options—reducing reliance on external charging infrastructure.
Jetour’s rapid growth in the Nigerian market has earned both private and corporate patronage, driven by competitive pricing, high specification levels, and an expanding service footprint. The brand was named “Fastest Growing Auto Brand of the Year” at the 2024 Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Awards.
With the X70 PHEV leading the Abuja showcase, Jetour aims to deepen customer engagement and consolidate its position in the local automotive market.
Jetour Targets Abuja Market with X70 PHEV as Nationwide Expansion Gathers Pace
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X90 Plus Leads Jetour’s Abuja Drive for Bigger SUV Market Share
X90 Plus Leads Jetour’s Abuja Drive for Bigger SUV Market Share
Jetour Nigeria is taking its premium SUV battle to Abuja, with the seven-seater X90 Plus set to headline the Jetour Experience Abuja from September 22 to 24, as the automaker moves to capture a larger share of Nigeria’s fast-growing high-end family SUV market.
The three-day motoring showcase will give prospective buyers, families and auto enthusiasts in the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring states an opportunity to experience the X90 Plus and other models in the Jetour range through test drives and hands-on demonstrations.
The Abuja showcase follows the success of the brand’s earlier Jetour Experience in Lagos, where strong customer interest, inquiries and sales momentum reportedly encouraged the company to take the initiative to the Federal Capital Territory.
Jetour Nigeria said growing demand from customers in Abuja and neighbouring states was a major factor behind the decision to expand the experience to the northern market.
Positioned as a full-sized family SUV, the X90 Plus is designed for executives and families seeking a combination of space, technology, performance and comfort without the price tag associated with some luxury SUVs.
The model is offered with 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged engines paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The powertrain produces up to 254 horsepower and 390Nm of torque.
Inside the cabin, the X90 Plus features a 12.3-inch LCD touchscreen infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, Sony premium audio system and wireless charging.
Its safety and driver-assistance features include a 360-degree panoramic camera, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning and electronic stability systems.
Jetour’s growing profile in Nigeria has also earned the brand recognition from the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), which named it Fastest Growing Auto Brand, while it was also recognised as Auto Brand of the Year at the Nigeria Transport Lecture.
To support its expanding customer base, Jetour Nigeria, the sole authorised distributor, operates through seven accredited dealer partners across the country: Elizade Nigeria Limited, Mandilas Autos, R.T. Briscoe Motors, Germaine Auto Centre, Kojo Motors, Tab Autos Limited and New Era Auto Vehicle Services Limited.
The Abuja Experience is expected to provide Jetour with another platform to engage potential customers and reinforce its position in Nigeria’s increasingly competitive SUV market.
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Jetour Takes Award-Winning Dashing, Other SUVs to Abuja
Jetour Takes Award-Winning Dashing, Other SUVs to Abuja
Motorists in Abuja are set for a close encounter with Jetour’s award-winning Dashing and other models as Jetour Nigeria moves to deepen its foothold in the nation’s capital with the Jetour Experience Abuja, beginning September 22.
The three-day motoring event, which runs until September 24, is expected to draw prospective buyers and automobile enthusiasts to a hands-on experience featuring test drives, product demonstrations and direct engagement with Jetour’s seven authorised dealers and product specialists.
The participating dealer network comprises Elizade Nigeria Limited, Kojo Motors, Mandilas Autos, Germaine Auto Centre, R.T. Briscoe, Tab Autos and New Era Auto Vehicle Services Limited.
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The Abuja Experience follows the success of the Lagos edition, which attracted thousands of visitors for test drives and direct engagement with product specialists. According to the organisers, strong demand and inquiries from motorists in Abuja and neighbouring states prompted the expansion of the event to the Federal Capital Territory.
The Dashing has gained attention in Nigeria’s competitive compact SUV segment for its combination of modern styling, technology, performance and competitive pricing.
The SUV is available with 1.5-litre and 1.6-litre turbocharged engines, producing up to 145kW of power and 290Nm of torque, paired with six- or seven-speed dual-clutch transmissions.
Its features include a 15.6-inch central touchscreen infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging and smartphone integration.
For safety, the vehicle comes with a 360-degree surround-view camera, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot detection and multiple airbags.
Beyond vehicle sales, the authorised dealers provide warranty, genuine spare parts and after-sales support to Jetour customers across their respective locations.
The Abuja Experience is expected to strengthen customer engagement and give motorists in the FCT a closer look at Jetour’s growing range of vehicles, while further expanding the brand’s footprint in the northern market.
Jetour Takes Award-Winning Dashing, Other SUVs to Abuja
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