Motoring World at 30: Publisher Highlights Media’s Role in Driving Nigeria’s Automotive Policy, Industry Growth
By Fatima Saka
Motoring World, one of Nigeria’s foremost automotive publications, has underscored the critical role of journalism in shaping policy, industry standards and sustainable growth as it marks its 30th anniversary.
The Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Motoring World Communications Limited, Mr. Femi Owoeye, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, describing the milestone as a celebration of resilience, strategic partnerships and the collective efforts sustaining Nigeria’s automotive sector.
Owoeye said the anniversary event, scheduled for June 4, would convene policymakers, industry leaders, diplomats and innovators to reflect on three decades of impactful journalism, advocacy and sectoral development.
Founded on June 12, 1996, as a syndicated radio magazine programme, Motoring World pioneered automotive broadcasting in Nigeria before expanding into print in 1998. The publication has since evolved into a multi-platform media organisation championing industry modernisation and policy reforms.
According to him, beyond reportage, the platform has played a significant role in influencing regulatory frameworks, promoting local content development and strengthening industry standards.
“Motoring World started with a simple vision—to give voice and structure to Nigeria’s automotive industry. Over the years, we have gone beyond reporting to actively advocate for policies that support industry development, local production and a more structured automotive ecosystem,” he said.
He disclosed that key highlights of the anniversary would include the unveiling of a special 30th anniversary edition of the magazine, documenting the evolution, milestones and future prospects of Nigeria’s automotive sector.
Owoeye added that distinguished contributors with three decades of excellence in the industry would be honoured, while a keynote lecture titled “Reporting the Road Ahead: Automotive Journalism as a Catalyst for Nigeria’s Auto Industry Development” would explore the media’s influence on the sector.
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Expected attendees at the event include the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Joseph Osanipin, as well as governors of Lagos and Ekiti states, transport commissioners and members of the diplomatic corps.
The anniversary, he noted, would serve as a platform to reinforce collaboration and chart a forward-looking agenda for Nigeria’s automotive industry.
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