The Federal Authorities, via the Nationwide Automotive Design and Growth Council (NADDC), has pledged to reverse over $1 billion yearly loss to imported automobile parts.
NADDC Director-Common, Joseph Osanipin, said this on Monday throughout the Midas NFX Software program Automotive Design Expertise Boot Camp held in Abuja.
Osanipin, who decried the truth that the nation spends over $1 billion annually on imported spare components, pressured the pressing want for native manufacturing capabilities.
“The nation spends over one billion {dollars} yearly on imported spare components. This huge expenditure underscores the need of creating superior design and manufacturing expertise domestically to stimulate financial development and cut back reliance on imports,” he stated.
The boot camp, organised by NADDC, focuses on coaching engineers and designers utilizing Midas NFX software program.
This superior device facilitates the design and simulation of automotive parts, enabling customers to optimise materials choice and meet exact manufacturing necessities.
Based on Osanipin, the software program represents a key step in modernising Nigeria’s automotive manufacturing panorama.
The initiative goals to coach 100 engineers over the following yr, equipping them with important expertise that bridge the hole between theoretical data and sensible utility.
“The coaching isn’t restricted to NADDC workers however can be open to personal sector members who could lack entry to such superior assets,” he stated.
“The one manner we will bridge this hole is thru data. By fostering innovation throughout the business, we not solely improve native experience but in addition pave the way in which for producing high quality spare components domestically, finally saving international change.”
Osanipin famous the untapped potential in Nigeria’s automotive sector, particularly within the manufacturing of parts like batteries, brake pads, and filters. Regardless of strides in native lubricant manufacturing, there’s a huge alternative to harness native expertise for designing and producing these components. Such efforts may increase job creation and drive self-sufficiency.
He added that the automotive aftermarket presents a big financial alternative, and coaching applications just like the one at the moment embarked upon are essential for harnessing that potential. He revealed that 24 members would start coaching instantly, with plans to develop the initiative sooner or later.
Managing Director of FAZSAL Nigeria Restricted, Dr Abdullawal Zubair, whereas talking on the coaching, recommended the NADDC for offering entry to cutting-edge instruments like 3D scanners and printers.
“The gear supplied is among the many greatest globally. Individuals ought to leverage this chance to enhance their expertise, benefiting each their careers and the broader business,” Zubair stated.
