Auto policy dangote sinotruck to begin local trucks production

I think there may be a slight mistake in your question. Dangote is a Nigerian conglomerate, and Sinotruck is a Chinese truck manufacturer. Therefore, it's unlikely that Dangote and Sinotruck would be partnering to produce local trucks in Nigeria.

However, I can try to provide some information on the auto policy in Nigeria and the efforts to promote local truck production.

In 2013, the Nigerian government launched the National Automotive Policy (NAP) with the aim of promoting the growth of the automotive industry in the country. The policy aimed to increase local production, reduce imports, and create jobs.

As part of the policy, the government introduced a number of incentives, including tax breaks, duty-free imports of raw materials and machinery, and a ban on the importation of completely built units (CBUs) of trucks and buses.

In recent years, there have been efforts to promote local truck production in Nigeria. For example, in 2020, the Nigerian government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese company, Sinotruk, to establish a truck assembly plant in the country.

The MoU was signed during the visit of the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, to Nigeria, and it was seen as a major boost to the country's automotive industry. The plant is expected to produce a range of trucks, including heavy-duty trucks, buses, and pickup trucks.

However, it's worth noting that the progress of the project has been slow, and there have been reports of delays and challenges in the implementation of the project.

In summary, while Dangote and Sinotruck may not be partnering to produce local trucks in Nigeria, the Nigerian government has been promoting local truck production through its National Automotive Policy, and there have been efforts to establish a truck assembly plant in the country with the help of Chinese companies like Sinotruk.