Leadership

The team building Nigeria's automotive future.

Dendo Automotive is led by engineers and operators with deep institutional experience — people who believe world-class automotive engineering belongs in Nigeria.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Mohammed Awwal Ndayako

Education
Mechanical Engineer, University of Nottingham
Experience
Former Group Head of Technical Training, PAN Nigeria
Impact
Trained 1,000+ Nigerian youths in automotive technology
Founded
Dendo Automotive Company Ltd, 2020

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering
University of Nottingham, UK
Automotive systems, thermodynamics & vehicle dynamics
Advanced Automotive Diagnostics
PAN Nigeria Technical Academy
OBD protocols, engine management & hybrid systems

Key Achievements

  • Designed and scaled PAN Nigeria's technical training division from 50 to 1,000+ annual trainees
  • Led fleet diagnostic and preventive maintenance programs for government and corporate clients
  • Founded Dendo Automotive (2020) and secured contracts with FIRS, FRSC, and major logistics operators
  • Pioneered GPS fleet tracking integration with maintenance scheduling for Nigerian fleet operators
Executive Director

Muhammad Tanimu Ahmad

Education
BEng Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering — FUT Minna; PGD Management
Experience
15+ years across agricultural engineering, development finance & field operations
Prior Role
Head of Loans, Bank of Agriculture Limited (2015–2022)
Current Focus
Head of Field Operations & Aggregation, Naimazuri International Ltd

Education

Professional Post-Graduate Diploma in Management
International Academy of Management, Nigeria
Strategic management, business development & risk management
BEng Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Agricultural systems, mechanization & bioresources engineering

Key Achievements

  • Headed the Loans Division at Bank of Agriculture Limited for over seven years, leading product marketing, credit evaluation, administration and risk management
  • Drove business development and sustainable growth strategies as Project Manager at Khalifah Agro-Allied Limited
  • Currently leads field operations and aggregation at Naimazuri International Limited, coordinating sourcing and market delivery of agricultural products
  • Served as a Corps Member with the Kaduna Agricultural Development Project, supporting agricultural operations monitoring and management

"We built Dendo to prove that world-class automotive engineering belongs in Nigeria. For too long, vehicle owners and fleet operators have settled for less — less transparency, less technology, less accountability."

"Our mission is to combine the discipline of formal engineering with the possibilities of modern technology, and to develop the next generation of Nigerian technicians, engineers and entrepreneurs who will carry this industry forward."

Mohammed Awwal Ndayako
Mohammed Awwal Ndayako
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Our Vision

Leadership built on engineering and purpose.

Dendo's leadership is defined by deep technical expertise, institutional experience, and an unwavering commitment to raising the standard of Nigeria's automotive industry.

Engineering First

Every decision starts with technical rigor. Our leaders are engineers who understand vehicles, fleets, and the systems that keep them moving.

People Development

We invest in Nigerian talent. From apprenticeship programs to senior technician training, our leadership prioritizes building human capital.

Uncompromising Standards

Transparent pricing, honest diagnostics, and accountable workmanship. These are not marketing slogans — they are non-negotiables set at the top.

Let's Build Together

Ready to transform your fleet, workshop or automotive operation?

From SLA-backed fleet management to government and corporate contracts — our engineers are ready to scope, deliver, and maintain.

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