About NATA — Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association

Who We Are

"The Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association is the foremost professional body uniting, regulating, and empowering automobile technicians across every corner of Nigeria."

A Legacy Born from Artisan Roots

NATA's story begins in the late 19th century, when "Creole" and "Saro" returnees from Sierra Leone and Brazil brought specialized artisan crafts to South Western Nigeria. These returnees — former slaves or their descendants — were mostly skilled craftspeople who trained generations of tailors, masons, carpenters, welders, and auto technicians.

By 1912, the first trade union in this space had been established. By 1919, the Railway Native Staff and the Mechanical Union had taken root in Lagos. The emergence of Lagos as an industrial and commercial center — with motor assembly plants like R.T. Briscoe, SCOA, A.M.C., Leyland, General Motors, and FIAT — reinforced the integration of traditional crafts into the evolving modern economy.

First known as the Nigeria Motor Mechanic Union, NATA emerged in its present form following the trade union restructuring decree of 1978. Today NATA has over 2.5 million registered members, organized nationwide with branches in every LGA of Nigeria.

1800s

Artisan Returnees Arrive

Creole and Saro returnees from Sierra Leone and Brazil introduce automotive and craft skills to South Western Nigeria.

1912

First Trade Union

A Saro seconded to the Nigerian Civil Service establishes the first automobile-related trade union in Nigeria.

1919

Railway & Mechanical Unions

The Railway Native Staff, Railway Service Union, and Mechanical Union established in Lagos.

1978

NATA is Born

Trade union restructuring decree creates NATA from the Nigeria Motor Mechanic Union. RC No. 4598 registered.

2025

National HQ Inaugurated

NATA's National Headquarters at Kado Estate, Abuja officially inaugurated — donated by Alh. (Dr.) Mustapha Ado Muhammad, Chairman/CEO Ammasco International Ltd.

Direction

Vision & Mission

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Our Vision

To be a globally recognized professional association that sets the benchmark for excellence in automobile technology, skills development, innovation, and ethical practice — empowering Nigerian automobile technicians to compete favorably in the international automotive industry.

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Our Mission

To unite, regulate, and advance automobile technicians and allied professionals in Nigeria through structured training, certification, advocacy, and strategic partnerships; promoting world-class technical competence, safety standards, innovation, job creation, and sustainable industrial growth in alignment with global best practices.

Leadership

National Officers

NATA is led by dedicated professionals who have given their careers to advancing the welfare of automobile technicians across Nigeria.

National President

Chief Sunday James Aina JP

National President of the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association, leading NATA's nationwide agenda for skills development, advocacy, and industry reform.

📞 08081511744

National Deputy President · South South

Comr. Boniface Chukwu

National Deputy President, Rivers State — South South Nigeria. A cornerstone of NATA's leadership driving industrial advancement in the southern geopolitical zone.

📞 08037842514 · 07089769933
✉️ bbchuks2019@gmail.com

National General Secretary

Amb. Musa Yahaya

Dan Masanin NATA — signatory to major institutional correspondences.

National Financial Secretary

Ajewole Samson Olufemi

Ogun State
📞 08034813141

National Auditor (2)

Comrade Ejovwoke Enaworu

Automobile Electrician · Delta State
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National PRO (Trade)

Comrade Felix Inegbenosun Irabor

Auto Mechanic · Edo State
📞 08039888445

National Ambassador

Engr. (Dr.) Magaji Muhammad Sani

NATA National Ambassador, representing the association at national and international levels.

Zonal Officers

NATA's zonal and regional officers ensure representation and coordination across every geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

Asst. General Secretary · North Central

Comrade Musa Ahmed Okojibe

Auto Mechanic · Benue State
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National Assistant Secretary · South West

Wemimo Oladokun

Motor Mechanic · Oyo State
📞 08104308692

Vice President · North Central Zone

Com. Philip Osho Ogunsakin

Auto Mechanic · FCT Abuja
📞 08033175222

Vice President · South East Zone

Engr. Aliche Ugorji

Auto Mechanic · Abia State
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National Vice President · North East Zone

Engr. Alh. Ahmad Waziri Usman

Gombe State
📞 08135482410

National Asst. Secretary · South South

Comrade Agboola Johnson Ayodele

Auto Panel Engineer · Edo State
📞 08037255771

National Welfare Officer

Musa Yahaya

Yobe State
📞 08039701830

Board of Trustees

NATA's Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight and institutional guidance to the association.

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Alh. Abbas Kote

Trustee

Chief Claudius Akinlola

Trustee

Chief Sir Benjamin Onyema Obi

Trustee

Alh. Abdu Mohammed Hina-Harwa

Impact

NATA's Contributions to Nigeria

01

Skills Development & Technical Training

NATA has consistently focused on capacity building through vocational training, workshops, and technical programs in collaboration with institutes and private organizations. Thousands of young Nigerians have acquired hands-on automotive skills.

02

Job Creation & Economic Empowerment

Automobile technicians represent a major part of Nigeria's informal and semi-formal economy. NATA supports millions of artisans nationwide, improving professional standards, encouraging entrepreneurship, and contributing to income generation and poverty reduction.

03

Tool Empowerment Programs

NATA has facilitated empowerment programs providing modern tools and equipment to technicians, enhancing efficiency, safety, and professionalism while enabling members to compete in a rapidly evolving market.

04

National Headquarters & Institutional Development

The establishment of a functional national headquarters in Kado Estate, Abuja — donated by Alh. (Dr.) Mustapha Ado Muhammad — has improved coordination, governance, and nationwide representation significantly.

05

Strategic Partnerships

NATA has formed partnerships with government agencies and technical institutions, including a formal collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education on the TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) program.

06

Advocacy & Professional Recognition

NATA champions better working environments, structured mechanic villages, policy inclusion, and professional recognition for automobile technicians. Through engagement with government, NATA works to formalize the trade and enhance safety standards.