National Automotive Design and Development Council

What National Automotive Design and Development Council does

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) is a Nigerian government parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, established by Act No. 83 of 30th May 2014 from the merger of the National Automotive Council and the Centre for Automotive Design and Development. It serves as the sole regulator and development body for Nigeria's automotive industry, implementing the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) 2023-2033 with binding sector targets of 200,000 vehicle production, 40% local content, 30% EV production, and 1 million jobs. NADDC licenses and certifies automotive assembly plants, CNG conversion workshops, and vehicle dealerships through three digital portals (the CNG Conversion Portal, the Assembly Plant Portal, and the NADMAS Dealership Management System) and oversees three specialized test centres at Enugu (components), Lagos (emissions), and Zaria (materials/vehicle evaluation), alongside a network of 23 automotive training centres covering all six geopolitical zones.

NADDC's core offerings combine regulatory infrastructure with physical testing and training assets. Proprietary features include CNC manufacturing equipment (plasma cutting, brake disc lathe, CNC drilling/milling, EDM, VMC), 3D printing (Makerbot) and 3D scanning (Go! Scan Spark with Vxelement) for reverse engineering, a Software Capacity Building Programme covering SolidWorks and Midas NFX, and digital portals integrated with Remita for fee collection and external registers for NADBOS Bill of Sale validation. Supporting product lines include the Automotive Development Fund (managed with Bank of Industry, N12 billion+ disbursed to 35 companies), the End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Regulation (approved February 2024), the Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (VehCAP, launched March 2026 with SON), and the National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework (NADMAS, launched April 2026).

NADDC generates revenue primarily through licensing, certification, and accreditation fees for assembly plants, CNG conversion workshops, and vehicle dealerships, though pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is a hybrid of direct government engagement (ministries, state governments, industry associations) and self-serve digital portals. Customer segments include automotive assemblers and manufacturers (Innoson Motors, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria, Stallion Motors, ANAMMCO, Coscharis, Dana Motors, Nigerian Sinotrucks, A.G. Leventis, Afri Ventures, Iron Products Industries, CIG Motors, Mikano Motors, KOJO Motors, Lanre Shittu Motors), CNG conversion workshops (70+ licensed), vehicle dealerships, automotive component manufacturers, automotive technicians and artisans, and government MDAs. International partners include South Korea's AEDC (EV manufacturing plant), the African Development Bank (e-mobility financing), UNIDO (ELV regulation and Nnewi Automotive Industrial Park masterplan), SON (VehCAP), NEMSA (EV infrastructure standards), NMDPRA (CNG gas supply), and CREDICORP (consumer vehicle financing).

Name

National Automotive Design and Development Council

Legal name

National Automotive Design and Development Council

Website

https://naddc.gov.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

NADDC is Nigeria's government parastatal that regulates, licenses, and develops the country's automotive industry, operating digital portals for assembly plants, CNG workshops, and dealerships alongside 23 training centres and three specialized test facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Industry Regulation

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711)

akta.pro primary industry

Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transmission & Transaxle Manufacturing (Manual/Automatic/DCT/CVT) (IMACAHAE), CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA), Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Automotive industry regulation
• Vehicle licensing and certification
• Automotive policy development
• Vehicle testing standards
• Automotive skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Licensing and Certification Fees: NADDC generates revenue through processing applications for assembly plant accreditation, CNG conversion workshop licensing, and vehicle dealership registration through its digital platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NADDC regulates, licenses, and supports Nigeria's automotive industry through digital accreditation portals (CNG Conversion Portal, Assembly Plant Portal, NADMAS Dealership Management System), vehicle conformity assessment (VehCAP), three specialized testing centres, 23 training centres, and the Automotive Development Fund managed via Bank of Industry. The Council implements the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) 2023-2033, which targets 200,000 vehicle production, 40% local content, and 30% EV share.

Product overview

NADDC operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem for Nigeria's automotive industry regulation and development. The core offerings consist of three interconnected web portals: the CNG Conversion Portal for workshop accreditation, the Assembly Plant Portal for manufacturer licensing, and the NADMAS Dealership Management System for vehicle dealer registration and certification. These platforms are complemented by the Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (VehCAP) for pre-import vehicle verification, the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) as the governing policy framework, and the Automotive Development Fund (ADF) for industry financing. Supporting infrastructure includes 23 Automotive Training Centres nationwide, three vehicle testing facilities, and initiatives such as the Import Deletion Programme and End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Regulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NADDC-ADF (Automotive Development Fund): A fund managed by Bank of Industry (BOI) to support automotive industry entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
• VehCAP (Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme)
• CNG Conversion Programme

Products and services

• CNG Conversion Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• 79 companies registered under NAIDP with 34 in full commercial operation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Reaffirmed strategic partnership to accelerate electric mobility adoption and strengthen safety standards. Focus on establishing and enforcing national standards for EV infrastructure, charging systems, installation standards, and maintenance protocols.
• Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG/EV)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Established in 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the initiative focuses on sustainable alternatives through gas and electric vehicles. NADDC collaborates on policy alignment, training, certification, market expansion, and data sharing.
• Sector Skills Council (Auto SSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Meeting to establish a specialized automotive awarding body for skills certification. Auto SSC will develop occupational standards while the awarding body designs qualifications and curriculum for the sector.
• National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Collaborating with NADDC and Sector Skills Council to develop automotive sector qualifications, approve training centres, and establish certification processes aligned with global best practices.
• Earthoc Energy LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Explored clean energy partnership with focus on CNG vehicle conversion in Rivers State, electric tricycle conversion, and youth-focused training including free truck conversion programs.
• Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Joint launch of Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (VehCAP) to combat substandard vehicle imports. Initiative shifts Nigeria's regulatory approach from post-entry enforcement to pre-import verification, with NADDC providing technical oversight including vehicle classification and model verification.
• Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Strengthened collaboration to ensure adequate gas supply for growing CNG conversion centres nationwide. Partnership supports Nigeria's energy transition by aligning regulatory oversight for vehicle conversion from petrol to CNG.
• Simba Group NigeriaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Partnership for mechatronics training on PMS/CNG vehicles in Potiskum, providing five-day intensive training on repair and maintenance of tricycles and motorcycles.
• Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC), South KoreaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Nigeria signed an agreement with South Korea's AEDC to establish Africa's first electric vehicle manufacturing plant. Projected to produce 300,000 vehicles annually and generate approximately 10,000 jobs, aligned with Nigeria's energy and automotive development plans.
• Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2024Explored partnerships to make vehicle financing accessible and affordable for Nigerian consumers through collaboration with NADDC.
• Hejia Industrial GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024Meeting with Hejia Industrial Group and subsidiaries Chengdu Auto Parts Co., Ltd. and Chengdu Chengbao Development Co., Ltd. to explore collaboration opportunities in automotive parts manufacturing and vehicle inspection services.
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership and technical support on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) regulation. UNIDO is reviewing the original Masterplan for the Nnewi Automotive Industrial Park.
• Automobile Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework launched April 2026. AMDON provided strong input through stakeholder engagements across Uyo, Lagos, Kano, and Bauchi.
• Motorcycle Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented by Rev. Lambert Ekewuba at Import Deletion Programme meeting. Mission to prioritize local content development, promote value addition, and eliminate avoidable imports.
• Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented by Oluchi Odimuko at Import Deletion Programme. Initiative positioned to catalyze local content development and create sustainable jobs.
• Nigeria Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented by Chairman Mr. Bawo Omagbitse at stakeholder meetings. Many NAMA members have benefited from NADDC Automotive Development Fund (ADF).
• Recycling and Economic Development Initiative (REDIN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with NADDC and Federal Ministry of Justice to formulate draft ELV Regulation.
• Coscharis GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVendor for SolidWorks software training conducted for NADDC engineers and selected OEMs.
• Fazsal Nigeria LimitedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVendor for Midas NFX software training (CAE/FEA) conducted for NADDC engineers and OEMs.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brazilian Automotive Industry Association (ANFAVEA): ANFAVEA represents vehicle manufacturers in Brazil and publishes production, export, and sales statistics while engaging federal government on industrial policy. Comparable to NADDC as a national auto industry trade association with strong regulatory and policy coordination role in an emerging market.
• Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA): ACMA represents India's automotive component manufacturers and engages with government on component-sector policy, including import substitution programs. Comparable to NADDC's components focus, NAIDP, and Automotive Components Development Fund administered via Bank of Industry.
• National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA): NAAMSA is the national industry body representing automotive manufacturers in South Africa. Directly comparable to NADDC as both serve as the formal industry-developer for their respective national automotive sectors, engaging OEMs, government, and labor on policy and production targets.
• Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA): KAMA represents Korean OEMs and coordinates with government on automotive industrial policy, including EV transition strategy. Comparable as a national auto industry body with strong government partnership on EV manufacturing development — directly relevant given NADDC's South Korea EV partnership.

Broad incumbents

• Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA): JAMA coordinates Japanese OEMs' engagement with government on industrial policy, emissions, and EV strategy. Comparable as a national industry-body function with regulatory coordination role, though JAMA serves as a private trade body rather than a government parastatal.
• Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA): VDA is Germany's automotive industry association representing manufacturers and suppliers to federal government and EU on policy, standards, and transition to electric mobility. Comparable in mandate scope, though operating at a much larger industrial scale than NADDC.
• China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM): CAAM is the official industry association for China's automotive sector, publishing production statistics and advising government on industrial policy. Comparable to NADDC's role in Nigeria, though operating at vastly larger scale and with both governmental and quasi-regulatory functions.
• Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT): SMMT is the UK's automotive industry trade association representing manufacturers, dealers, and component suppliers to government on policy, regulation, and EV transition. Comparable to NADDC as a national industry-body function, though operating in a mature market with broader stakeholder base.

Regional players

• Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC): IDC is South Africa's state-owned development finance institution funding industrial projects including automotive manufacturing. Comparable to NADDC's Automotive Development Fund function (capital provision to automotive entrepreneurs), though IDC operates as a financier rather than a regulator.

Others

• Automobile Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (NAMA) — referenced partner: NAMA is the Nigerian private-sector association of automotive manufacturers that collaborates with NADDC on NAIDP implementation and Automotive Development Fund beneficiary companies. Directly relevant ecosystem peer as the principal industry counterpart to NADDC's regulatory function within Nigeria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NADDCouncil
• Facebookfacebook.com/naddcouncil
• Instagraminstagram.com/naddcouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nationalautomotivedesignanddevelopmentcouncil

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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