The National Automotive Design and Development Council has trained 300 technicians and young Nigerians in vehicle mechatronics and CNG retrofitting, as part of efforts to build technical skills and support cleaner, affordable transportation solutions.
National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC)
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has commenced a specialised training programme for 300 automotive technicians and youths across six states as part of efforts to strengthen technical capacity and support the development of Nigeria’s automotive industry.
The two-week programme, organised in collaboration with TOFEKO Limited, commenced on August 17, 2026, simultaneously in Ekiti, Imo, Kano, Nasarawa, Bauchi and Cross River states, with 50 participants selected from each state.
The beneficiaries are receiving specialised training in vehicle mechatronics and compressed natural gas (CNG) retrofitting, with emphasis on practical diagnosis, servicing, repairs and maintenance of modern vehicles.
The programme is being delivered by Bcephas Consults Limited, the technical consultant engaged by NADDC, through a combination of classroom-based technical instruction and hands-on practical sessions.
In Ekiti State, 50 technicians and youths drawn from different parts of the state are currently undergoing intensive practical training designed to improve their understanding of modern vehicle systems and enhance their ability to diagnose and resolve automotive faults.
The practical sessions expose participants to contemporary automotive technologies and diagnostic methods, while equipping them with the skills required to efficiently service, repair and maintain modern vehicles.
NADDC said the intervention would also help upgrade the quality of services provided by existing automotive technicians while giving young participants practical skills that could improve their employability and create opportunities for entrepreneurship.
The training in Ekiti forms part of the wider programme being conducted concurrently in the five other participating states, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 300.
The initiative is aligned with NADDC’s broader human capital development agenda aimed at closing technical skills gaps in the automotive sector and ensuring that Nigerian technicians can keep pace with rapidly evolving vehicle technologies.
With the increasing adoption of alternative fuels and advanced automotive systems, the training in CNG retrofitting and vehicle mechatronics is expected to position participants to take advantage of emerging opportunities within the country’s changing mobility landscape.
The programme is scheduled to end on August 28, 2026, after which participants are expected to receive certificates of training as well as empowerment tools to enable them to apply their newly acquired skills.
The intervention is expected to enhance the beneficiaries’ productivity and competitiveness, improve automotive service delivery and support the establishment or expansion of vehicle repair and maintenance businesses.
Through the initiative, NADDC is seeking to develop a more skilled and technologically equipped workforce capable of supporting Nigeria’s automotive value chain while creating employment and enterprise opportunities for young Nigerians.
The images accompanying the report were captured during the ongoing training in Ekiti State and are representative of similar activities taking place simultaneously across the five other participating states.
