The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has announced its annual Training/Capacity Building Workshop slated for Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Lagos.
The workshop with the theme, CNG/LPG/EV Initiative: Challenges, Sustainability, Opportunities, Alternative to Fossil Fuels in Nigeria,’ aims at educating the motoring press on the proper use of the CNG, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Electric Vehicles (EV) to aid its reportage of the industry.
Key automobile industry organisations and players have indicated their interest to participate and partner NAJA for the training to be held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ikeja, Lagos.
Some of the organisations include National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mikano Motors Nigeria Limited, CFAO Mobility, Jet Systems Automobiles, Fixit45 Limited, Pi-CNG, Limacs Integrated Ventures and several others.
A statement by the Chairman of the 2024 Annual Training/Capacity Building Workshop, Adrian Egonu, said that through the trainings in the past, many members of the association had enhanced their knowledge base of the industry.
He explained that NAJA was intentional with the 2024 theme, stressing that the federal government in the last 16 months had taken some giant steps to promote CNG, LPG and EV in line with global best practices for cleaner burning automotive fuels.
The Committee Chairman assured that the 2024 edition would further ensure improved knowledge and skills of the journalists and commended sponsors for partnering the association in its drive to contribute to the auto industry not just in Nigeria, but around the world.
He declared that the training would afford industry investors and sponsors the opportunity to showcase their products and reach a wider audience.
Also, the Chairman, NAJA, Mike Ochonma, commended the sponsors and partners for associating with NAJA.
He assured that NAJA as the fourth estate of the realm would continue to play its roles of information, education and opinion molding without bias.
Ochonma explained that the government’s policy for a greener atmosphere needed to be discussed among industry players.
“Over the years, journalists covering the automotive industry under the aegis of NAJA in Nigeria have also contributed towards the development of the sector and this year’s topic is very timely and apt because of the federal government’s commitment towards the CNG initiative,” he stated.