The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday assured African Association of Automotive Manufacturers and the Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association of the President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to Nigeria’s industrialisation as evidenced by all of the policies being implemented under his administration.
While receiving the delegation at the State House, Abuja, Gbajabiamila promised to assist in facilitating the speedy passage of a legislative bill, which the associations said would drive the automotive industry.
He, however, implored that locally-manufactured vehicles should be of the highest quality that would stand the test of time and complement the Federal Government’s efforts in revitalizing the industry.
Gbajabiamila also urged the associations to look into producing vehicles that would be affordable for all categories of Nigerians at a time when President Tinubu is set to provide consumer credit for millions of Nigerians to purchase vehicles and other important goods and services.
Earlier, the team, which was led by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, thanked their host for finding time to receive them and pledged their commitment to the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The delegation consisted of the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council’ representatives of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, and Executive Directors of Stallion Group, Toyota/CEAO and NISSAN.
According to the spokesperson of one of the associations, the purpose of the visit was to apprise President Tinubu of the efforts being made to start manufacturing vehicle/spare parts in Nigeria. They informed his Chief of Staff that a legislative bill to drive the automotive industry was being drafted and reviewed by the Federal Ministry of Justice.
They emphasised the need to develop the industry, which would create massive employment for Nigerian youths and ease the burden on the much-needed foreign exchange.
