The Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, has urged stakeholders in the automotive sector to intensify efforts in educating Nigerians on how End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) can contribute to both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Speaking at a sensitisation workshop on ELVs held in Abuja, Osanipin emphasized that common automotive waste such as used tyres, engine oil, and other discarded components can be transformed into valuable resources if properly collected and sold at government-accredited recycling centres.
He said the workshop aimed to raise public awareness about ELV regulations and to align key players in the automotive ecosystem on effective implementation strategies.
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“This sensitisation and advocacy programme is specifically designed to deepen our collective understanding of ELV regulation and highlight the profound benefits it promises for the country,” he stated.
Osanipin also announced the planned establishment of a dedicated steering committee, which will include representatives from all relevant stakeholders.
The committee’s mandate will be to oversee implementation, resolve challenges, and ensure the full realization of ELV regulation objectives.
Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Terser Ugboh, stressed the need for the automotive sector to prevent environmental contamination by promoting recycling practices.
He noted that most vehicles on Nigerian roads are already end-of-life and called for each state to establish a scrap metal facility to manage automotive waste efficiently.
“A vehicle is 95% recyclable, and cars are the most recycled product globally. As long as we use vehicles, we are producing waste—so let’s manage it wisely,” Ugboh added.