If there’s one thing about Nigerians, they never run out of innovative ideas. Several Nigerians are modifying worn-out cars into exotic rides or building car models from scratch. Indeed, with adequate resources, access, and support, Nigeria could spearhead automobile innovations in the continent.

The Man Who Transformed An Old Car To a 2016 Mercedes Benz
Several photos appeared online of a Nigerian man who has transformed an old car into an exotic 2016 Mercedes Benz. The shared images have attracted the attention and admiration of many Nigerians.

In the picture, the car used to be worn out. But, the unidentified man, who works as an automobile mechanic, turned it into something almost entirely unbelievable. The transformed car is painted white, which gives it the look of a brand new whip.
Although this image surfaced on the internet and has drawn much attention, it’s not the first time Nigerians have transformed an automobile.

The Keke Seat Looking Like The Inside Of An SUV
Earlier this year, a picture of a Keke seat transformed to look like the inside of an SUV surfaced on social media. It quickly drew a lot of attention. With the picture, there’s hope that the designer will do more in the automobile interior if given a chance.

The Youth Corper That Rebranded An Old Mazda
During the lockdown in 2020, a Youth Corper, Oladele Ogbeyemi, rebranded an old Mazda into something completely different. According to him, he covered the cost using six months of his NYSC allowance.

The Young Nigerian Man That Turned A Toyota Venza Into A Rolls Royce
Another automobile transformation story that drew praise was a few months ago. Nonso Offor, an indigene of Anambra, showed off how he reconstructed a Toyota Venza into a Rolls Royce.

How Can These Young Automobile Designers Be Empowered?
One might wonder if there are any available resources and support to empower such creativity in the country. In 2019, Jelani Aliyu, Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, revealed plans to initiate an automotive design challenge for young Nigerians.

In 2020, this project led Mr Jelani Aliyu to meet Abdullahi Aliyu Waziri, a young automobile designer in Sokoto.

According to Mr Jelani Aliyu, a project challenge is an annual event. Still, there’s yet more information to determine how much the project will restructure the face of automobile design and building in the country.

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