Osanipin on Friday joined industry leaders and government officials at Eagle Square, Abuja, for the national launch of the 10,000 Women in Mobility Initiative. The event was hosted by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. As the Guest of Honour, the Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, praised the programme for its focus on empowering women across the country.
The initiative aims to support 10,000 women from all six geopolitical zones by providing access to mobility assets and a sustainable credit structure. This support is expected to help women participate in transport, logistics, delivery services and other mobility-based work opportunities, giving them a stronger foothold in the economy.
Speaking at the event, Osanipin commended CREDICORP Managing Director, Engr. Uzoma Nwagba, for what he described as a practical effort to expand credit access in a way that directly supports women entrepreneurs. He noted that such programmes play a key role in improving grassroots mobility services. He also applauded the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, highlighting what he called her consistent dedication to ensuring women are included in national development efforts.
Osanipin stressed that NADDC is fully aligned with the initiative. He pointed out that all mobility assets presented at the launch were assembled in Nigeria by companies such as DAG and TVS under the Simba Group. Reassuring stakeholders about local capacity, he stated, “The 10,000 units you need can and will be assembled here in Nigeria. Our manufacturers and assemblers are prepared to scale production, especially in two-wheelers and tricycles, and we will build them to meet the needs and specifications of Nigerian women.”
He encouraged continued collaboration with NADDC to customise vehicle features for comfort, efficiency and safety, adding that the Council remains committed to supporting indigenous manufacturing and strengthening the automotive value chain.
