By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Hon. Terseer Ugbor said
There is an urgent need for Nigeria to adopt structured automotive waste management policies.
He made this know at the unveiling of a comprehensive sensitisation and advocacy programme on the implementation
End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulations, yesterday in Abuja.
He said “with the growing awareness of the impacts of climate change and pollution, NADDC must take the lead in implementing regulatory frameworks that promote sustainable automotive recycling and waste management”.
According to Hon . Ugbor, he said a pilot automotive recycling facility has been proposed for the Federal Capital Territory.
“ The facility will be equipped for dismantling, crushing, shredding, and separating materials and is expected to be replicated across the country”.
Also speaking,Director General of National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, explained that the federal government in collaboration with
NADDC has launched
End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulations initiative that will create over 40,000 direct and indirect jobs across Nigeria.
He said the project will protect the environment from hazardous waste , pollution and to enhance road safety by removing abandoned, decaying vehicles from highways.
He said the project will
generate over ₦100 billion annually in revenue and also an estimated ₦1 trillion in value for the Nigerian economy through a circular economy framework.
Osanipin described the programme as a significant milestone in transforming Nigeria’s automotive sector.
“This sensitization programme will deepen stakeholders’ understanding of ELV regulations and align everyone on a unified path for sustainable implementation,” he said.
He further announced the establishment of a multi-agency steering committee to drive the implementation process.
He said “This committee will comprise representatives from relevant institutions to ensure compliance, address challenges, and oversee the realization of the regulation’s objectives.
The MD/CEO of Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of Nigeria ( REDIN), Dr. Fyneray Mbata, described the initiative as a trans-formative national agenda.
He said that the regulation is not just about waste, it is a strategic blueprint for cleaner cities, greener industries, and inclusive economic growth.
He emphasizes that by embracing circular economy principles, Nigeria can reintroduce automotive waste into productive use, reduce pollution, and unlock massive job opportunities for its citizens.
Dr. Mbata also reaffirmed REDIN’s commitment to building a transparent and efficient ELV recycling ecosystem—from vehicle deregistration to dismantling and material recovery—while encouraging fiscal incentives and strong inter-agency collaboration.
“As Nigeria has over 200 million citizens and more than 15 million registered vehicles, continues to generate over 300,000 scrap vehicles annually, this regulation aims to formalize and structure what is currently an informal and environmentally harmful system”.
Stakeholders at the event, agree that the ELV regulation represents a timely and strategic shift toward an economically vibrant and environmentally responsible Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the event highlighted the multi-stakeholder nature of the regulation, with roles expected to be played by law enforcement agencies such as the police, FRSC, VIO, and Customs, as well as state revenue services, vehicle owners, tax authorities, development partners, recyclers and private investors.
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