The Federal Government has restated its support for the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers , South Africa , and other automobile investors.The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Nkiruka Anite, said this at a meeting with AAAM and Nigerian Automotive Manufaturers Association on Friday in Abuja.According to the Minister, President Bola Tinubu-led administration is keen at driving industrialisation in the country.
“If you have issues with certain policy implementation on trade policy, we are here. This is a working government. We do not just issue policies. We work,’’ she said. “What we are saying to you is that you have to produce here because we do not want to continue to import.’’ According to the minister, there is a huge demand for vehicles, which has led to increased importation of already used vehicles in the country.
Mrs Martina Biene, the President of AAAM, commended the efforts of the government geared towards the implementation of the Nigerian Automotive Industrial Development Plan .“We have been working closely with the Director-General of National Automotive Design and Development Council , Joseph Osanipin, to assist what we know is obtainable in other African countries.
“We can do that by developing the local content and ensuring that we produce more, we can employ more Dr Innocent Chukwuma of Innoson Group reiterated the importance of synergy in driving the automotive industry for the benefit of the country.