Automotive stakeholders across West Africa gathered in Lagos for the 2026 West Africa Automotive Show (WAAS) Conference, with industry leaders calling for stronger after-sales support systems to drive sustainable mobility across the region.

Speaking at the opening of the conference, Chairman of WAAS Conference 2026, Luqman Mamudu, said the future of mobility in West Africa would depend largely on the strength and efficiency of the automotive after-sales ecosystem.

The conference, themed “Strengthening Automotive After-Sales Support Ecosystems for Sustainable Mobility in West Africa,” focused on the need for improved vehicle maintenance infrastructure, skilled manpower, genuine spare parts distribution, digital diagnostic systems, and reliable customer support networks.Conference spotlights after-sales support as key to West Africa mobility growth

By Benjamin Alade
Automotive stakeholders across West Africa gathered in Lagos for the 2026 West Africa Automotive Show (WAAS) Conference, with industry leaders calling for stronger after-sales support systems to drive sustainable mobility across the region.
Speaking at the opening of the conference, Chairman of WAAS Conference 2026, Luqman Mamudu, said the future of mobility in West Africa would depend largely on the strength and efficiency of the automotive after-sales ecosystem.
The conference, themed “Strengthening Automotive After-Sales Support Ecosystems for Sustainable Mobility in West Africa,” focused on the need for improved vehicle maintenance infrastructure, skilled manpower, genuine spare parts distribution, digital diagnostic systems, and reliable customer support networks.
Mamudu noted that sustainable mobility could not be achieved without a functional after-sales framework capable of supporting vehicles throughout their lifecycle.
According to him, the industry must move beyond vehicle sales to building systems that guarantee safety, affordability, efficiency, and long-term vehicle performance.
He said the conference provided an avenue for manufacturers, assemblers, dealers, regulators, financiers, technology providers, and service professionals to collaborate on addressing challenges affecting the region’s automotive support infrastructure.
The WAAS chairman also urged participants to explore partnerships and innovative solutions in areas such as skills development, localisation, electric mobility, supply chain efficiency, and industry standards.
He commended partners, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and delegates for their commitment to advancing the automotive industry in West Africa.
Mamudu expressed optimism that stronger collaboration among stakeholders would help create a more competitive, inclusive, and resilient automotive ecosystem capable of supporting the region’s growing mobility demands.

Mamudu noted that sustainable mobility could not be achieved without a functional after-sales framework capable of supporting vehicles throughout their lifecycle.

According to him, the industry must move beyond vehicle sales to building systems that guarantee safety, affordability, efficiency, and long-term vehicle performance.

He said the conference provided an avenue for manufacturers, assemblers, dealers, regulators, financiers, technology providers, and service professionals to collaborate on addressing challenges affecting the region’s automotive support infrastructure.

The WAAS chairman also urged participants to explore partnerships and innovative solutions in areas such as skills development, localisation, electric mobility, supply chain efficiency, and industry standards.

He commended partners, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and delegates for their commitment to advancing the automotive industry in West Africa.

Mamudu expressed optimism that stronger collaboration among stakeholders would help create a more competitive, inclusive, and resilient automotive ecosystem capable of supporting the region’s growing mobility demands.