by Kelly Michael
The Automotive Local Content Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (ALCMAN) has issued a directive calling on all indigenous auto component manufacturers to immediately validate and update their membership records, as part of a nationwide effort to streamline operations and ensure that genuine manufacturers benefit from forthcoming government and industry-driven incentives.
In a statement released at the weekend, ALCMAN said the validation exercise is a crucial step toward building a more accurate database of local component makers, strengthening sectoral coordination, and positioning the industry to fully capitalize on federal support programmes targeted at deepening local automotive content.
According to the association, the updated membership register will serve as the official reference for the distribution of incentives, including capacity-building programmes, access to financing windows, preferential procurement opportunities, technology transfer support, and inclusion in government-endorsed supply chain development schemes. Prospective local auto components makers seeking for membership validation should send their applications to alcman.link@gmail.com, or call 08065324505 and 08023216225.
ALCMAN’s National Coordinator, Chief Anselm Ilekuba, emphasized that the automotive industry is entering a decisive phase, especially with recent policy moves aimed at revitalizing the nation’s manufacturing base. He noted that only verifiable and active members will be eligible to benefit from the incentives being negotiated with government agencies, development finance institutions, and international technical partners.
“This validation exercise is not a mere administrative formality—it is a strategic requirement,” Ilekuba said. “We must provide an authentic and credible database of local component manufacturers to strengthen our advocacy efforts and ensure that support reaches the right stakeholders. Every manufacturer who wants to enjoy the upcoming incentives must take this process seriously.”
He further explained that the association has introduced a simplified validation system to make it easy for members across the country to update their records. The exercise includes confirmation of company details, product lines, installed capacity, compliance documentation, and operational status.
Industry observers say the directive is timely, coming at a moment when the federal government is intensifying efforts to raise local content levels in the automotive value chain and reduce dependence on imported components. With Nigeria seeking to position itself as a regional hub for auto manufacturing and assembly, strengthened data accuracy and sectoral coordination are seen as essential prerequisites.
ALCMAN also urged non-registered component makers to seize the opportunity to join the association, noting that the new incentives will prioritize structured and recognized groups within the industry.
The association said it will announce the closing date for the validation exercise soon but encouraged members to complete their updates “as early as possible” to avoid missing out.
With the validation drive now underway, ALCMAN aims to provide a more organized platform for local manufacturers to engage with government, attract investments, and participate meaningfully in Nigeria’s automotive industrialization agenda.
