NADDC Partners with Afe Babalola University to Advance Electric Vehicle Technology

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) is set to collaborate with Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, on the development of electric vehicles and compressed natural gas (CNG) technology. This partnership is part of the Federal Government’s initiative to promote cleaner energy solutions and reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector.

During a recent working visit to Afe Babalola University, NADDC Director General Oluwemimo Osanipin emphasized the significance of this collaboration. He commended ABUAD for its technological advancements and expressed the agency's commitment to enhancing local production of automotive components. “The collaboration with ABUAD will be strategic, especially in promoting electric mobility and converting vehicles to CNG, both of which are critical to reducing carbon emissions and achieving global environmental goals,” Osanipin stated.

Afe Babalola, the founder of ABUAD, along with other key university officials, including Vice Chancellor Professor Olarinde Smaranda, welcomed Osanipin and his team. The visit included a tour of the university’s Mechatronics Engineering Department and Industrial Parks.

Babalola highlighted the importance of technical partnerships between academic institutions, stating, “ABUAD was founded with a vision to transform education and foster innovation in Nigeria. This partnership with NADDC will help accelerate industrial growth and promote sustainable automotive technologies.”

Other members of ABUAD's management team present during the visit included Bursar Dupe Babalola, Director of International Collaboration and Linkages Professor Afolalu, and Director of Corporate Affairs Tunde Olofintila.

This partnership marks a significant step towards achieving Nigeria’s environmental objectives and fostering innovation within the automotive sector.