The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting the growth of Nigeria’s electric vehicle (EV) industry through policies that encourage local content, innovation, technology transfer, and industrial development.
This assurance was given by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, during the inaugural meeting of the Electric Vehicle Assemblers and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (EVAMAN) in Abuja.
Represented by the National Coordinator of the Strategy Implementation Task Office for Presidential Executive Order, Mr. Ibiam Oguejiofor, the minister said the government was committed to ensuring that Nigerian expertise, resources, and enterprises play a central role in the country’s industrial future.
According to him, Presidential Executive Order No. 5 remains a key policy framework aimed at promoting indigenous capacity and increasing local participation in science, engineering, and technology-related projects.
He added that the ministry was working with relevant government agencies to institutionalise local content across strategic sectors, including clean transportation, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital innovation.
The President of EVAMAN, Mustapha Audu, described the inauguration as a significant milestone for the association, noting that it had secured legal recognition and expanded its membership base within two years.
Industry stakeholders at the event highlighted the enormous opportunities within Nigeria’s electric mobility sector while identifying access to finance, inadequate charging infrastructure, and policy gaps as major challenges requiring urgent attention.
