Joseph Oluwemimo Osanipin, the new Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has said that he will be leveraging on teamwork to drive growth in the Nigerian automotive industry.
In a statement following his appointment by President BolaTinubu, he said that he is opened to learning from the staff, whatever their level, noting that his ultimate goal was to harvest ideas for growth.
“I’m always open to learning. I respect all opinions. I believe the secret to great prosperity rests within the ideas of the team. Feel free to share your ideas.
As a firm believer in teamwork, your ideas will be respected and included in the decision-making process.
You are a critical stakeholder. This council belongs to us all, we must ensure it succeeds
“Nigerians are anxiously waiting for us to lead the charge for sustainable mobility in Nigeria. We cannot afford to fail them.
” Together, we hold the key to establishing a solid pathway to the future of automotive mobility in Nigeria.
” We must not treat this onerous responsibility lightly,” he said.
Prior to his appointment, Osanipin served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Jet Systems Automobile Industry Ltd.
Jet Systems locally produces EVs primarily for the Nigerian and African markets.
Their product line ranges from passenger to utilitarian vehicles— ambulances, military vehicles, and delivery vans.