The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has announced that all is set for the 2025 NAJA Awards, billed for Tuesday, December 16, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.
City Business News reports that the annual ceremony will bring together leading brands, regulators, distributors, innovators, and mobility stakeholders for an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence and assessing the sector’s evolving landscape.
Speaking ahead of the event, Chairman of the NAJA Awards Organising Committee, Frank Kintum, described this year’s edition as “a defining moment for Nigeria’s auto industry,” citing the strength of the competition and the rapid changes sweeping through the sector.
“The industry has witnessed significant transformation over the past year—from electric mobility growth to new product rollouts and stronger after-sales investments. This year’s awards will capture these milestones and honour the people and organisations driving the progress,” he said.
Kintum emphasised that beyond honouring winners, the awards serve as a platform for industry engagement, knowledge sharing, and spotlighting innovations shaping transportation in Nigeria.
Among the high-profile dignitaries expected are the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, and the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin. Their attendance, organisers say, underscores the event’s strategic relevance to national road safety, automotive policy direction, and the future of local vehicle manufacturing.
“Having the leadership of FRSC and NADDC with us reinforces the shared commitment to safer roads, stronger regulations, and the growth of our domestic auto sector,” Kintum added.
Also confirmed for the event are senior executives from major automotive and mobility companies including Toyota Nigeria, Coscharis Motors, Weststar Associates (Mercedes-Benz), Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Carloha Nigeria, Briscoe Motors, Jet Systems, SAGLEV Electric Vehicles, Stallion Group, Industrial Project International (IPI), Dangote Sinotruk West Africa, Jetour Auto, GUO Motors, CEDRIC, and JeGo Electric Mobility, among others.
The 2025 award categories will recognise excellence across innovation, customer service, vehicle safety, sustainable mobility, commercial vehicle leadership, after-sales performance, and local manufacturing achievements. Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and mobility-tech startups—two rapidly expanding segments—are also expected to feature prominently as Nigeria inches toward cleaner, tech-driven transportation solutions.
According to the NAJA President, the awards remain a vital instrument for promoting best practices and elevating performance standards across the sector.
“The NAJA Awards have become a benchmark for excellence. Every year, they push the industry forward and inspire brands to improve on safety, service, technology, and customer satisfaction,” he said.
As stakeholders converge on the Oriental Hotel, the 2025 NAJA Awards promise more than accolades—offering a powerful platform for networking, policy discussions, and partnerships that could influence future growth within Nigeria’s automotive ecosystem.
The event will attract auto journalists, policymakers, brand executives, mobility entrepreneurs, and other key stakeholders, reinforcing its status as the most prestigious annual gathering in the nation’s motoring industry.
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