The Third Nigeria Annual Automotive Industry Awards will be held on October 3rd, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.
This prestigious event aims to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions of automotive stakeholders in Nigeria. It also serves as an opportunity to appreciate their products, services, and conveniences, coinciding with Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.
The focus of this year’s awards is the commendable efforts made by Nigerian State Governments in rehabilitating, maintaining, and constructing roads within their respective states. Despite the long-standing requirement for vehicles to be 100% roadworthy, these state governments have demonstrated a commitment to improving the condition of their intra-state roads. Their dedication to enhancing intra-state mobility and prioritizing the safety of motorists has not gone unnoticed by the Nigerian automotive stakeholders.
Several Nigerian State Governments have been nominated for their outstanding performance in continuously constructing, maintaining, and rehabilitating their intra-state roads. These governments will be ceremoniously recognized and presented with Awards of Excellence in Intra-State Mobility & Transportation, as well as the Most Excellence in Road Safety. The awards will acknowledge their significant contributions in facilitating smooth intra-state mobility, ensuring the safety of motorists, and reducing road accidents within their states.
To qualify for these prestigious awards, the nominated states must meet a minimum of 70% of the standards set by the Automobiles And Road Safety Initiative in terms of road rehabilitation, maintenance, and construction engineering, with a focus on safety components. Each deserving state will receive two High Grade Awards as a testament to their achievements.
The award presentation ceremony will be attended by notable individuals, including Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali, the Honourable Federal Minister of Transportation, and Deputy Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem, representing the FRSC Deputy Corps Marshal Training. They will present the awards on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Automobiles And Road Safety Initiative. Additionally, the Honourable Commissioners in charge of Works/Transport and the Permanent Secretaries in the ministries will represent their respective states at the ceremony.
In addition to recognizing the efforts of state governments, the awards will also acknowledge popular and dependable automobile brands in Nigeria. These brands will receive the Awards of Foremost Automobile Brand of the Year and the Most Excellence in Reliability & Longevity, honoring their outstanding performance and quality.
Furthermore, exceptional automotive spare parts and accessories will be recognized with awards such as the Exceptional Automotive Spark Plug Brand of the Year, Exceptional Automotive Filter Brand of the Year, and Exceptional Automotive Paint Brand of the Year. The awards aim to highlight the reliability and durability of these products.
The importance of standard lubricants in an automobile’s engine will also be acknowledged through the Award of Foremost Automobile Lubricant Brand of the Year. Additionally, individuals contributing significantly to the growth of the Nigerian Automotive Industry will be recognized with the Award of Leading Nigerian Automotive Industry Personality of the Year.
The ceremony will feature various other award categories, including Most Innovative Automotive Accomplishments of the Year, Most Distinguished Auto Technician of the Year, Most Distinguished Nigerian Automotive Stakeholder of the Year, Foremost Automobile Fuel Retailer of the Year, Leading Auto Three Wheeler of the Year, Most Innovative Achievements Award, Leading Automobile Dealership of the Year, Exceptional Automotive Fuel Treatment Brand of the Year, Motor Fuel Retail Outlet Best Quality Services Award, Paramount Automobile Body Repair Shop of the Year, Paramount Automobile Repair Shop of the Year, and Most Intelligent Traffic Management System Award.
The theme for the 2024 Awards is “The Best and the Brightest of the Nigeria Automotive Industry on Parade & Talents Discovery.”
As part of the events, the NGO will also install its Grand Patrons, Patrons, and Patroness.
The nomination proposals for the various award categories will be closing in a few days. The Board of Trustees of the Automobiles And Road Safety Initiative, who are the organizers of the Nigeria Annual Automotive Industry Exhibition & Award, are also the promoters of the West Africa Automotive Institute. The permanent campus of the institute is currently under construction in Ikeji-Ile Ijesa, Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria.
