The second edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU) is set to take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.
The Summit, themed “Nigeria First: Content as Catalyst for Automotive Economy”, will bring together key policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders across the automotive value chain to shape industry policies, promote local manufacturing, and tackle structural challenges facing Nigeria’s automotive ecosystem.
According to the Chairman of the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), Theodore Opara”, the second NAISU comes at a critical time. The industry continues to battle challenges such as inconsistent import policies, underdeveloped local assembly capabilities, and the urgent need for cleaner energy solutions like electric mobility. What sets NAISU apart is our focus on outcomes, not just dialogue”.
Chairman of the 2025 NAISU Planning Committee, Mike Ochonma, echoed this sentiment, stating, “NAISU has quickly become the go-to platform for policy and strategy discussions within the Nigerian auto space. With renewed government interest and a wave of new investments in local assembly and parts production, this year’s Summit comes at a pivotal time”.
The Summit will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and an exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in Nigeria’s automotive sector. Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Owan Enoh, will formally declare the summit open as Special Guest of Honour, while NADDC Director General, Joseph Osanipin, will deliver the keynote address, outlining a roadmap for achieving sustainable mobility in Nigeria.
Ochonma added, “we’ll be diving deep into the gaps and opportunities in the current automotive policy framework while exploring emerging technologies, alternative fuel vehicles, and innovative financing models that can boost local production and affordability”.
Top automotive brands, including Toyota (Nigeria) Limited, Elizade, Nord, Coscharis Motors, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Weststar Associates, and Iron Products Industries (IPI), are expected to be in attendance.
The Summit is poised to be a defining moment for the future of Nigeria’s auto sector, with stakeholders viewing it as a pivotal event that could help reposition the industry as a cornerstone of industrialisation, job creation, and technology.