The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has entered into partnership with the Technical University, Munich, Germany and the Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo to develop a car for the sub-Sahara Africa.

The project, according to  the Vice Chancellor, Prof Cyril Gozie  Asiabaka, is aimed at solving the mobility needs of Nigerians  in particular and other African countries such as Ghana and  Kenya.

Asiabaka, who disclosed this while giving account of his  stewardship in the past three years as the sixth substantive vice chancellor of the  university, said the most important  component of the  e project is the  infusion of  local materials in its production, affordability, robust electronics, simple operation, climate/environmental friendliness and ultimately, its production in  the region.

“As I speak, the project has  reached an advanced stage and in a short while, the project would be  unveiled,” he assured.

In keeping with the vision of internationalization of the university, the vice chancellor said the institution and the Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI) had established  a joint centre for the study of management. He listed the main objectives of the centre to include: teaching and researching in  advanced subjects and methods in management including human resources management, industrial management and high education management. When operational, Asiabaka assured that the centre would focus on new and innovative methods of managing organizations  from the public as well as from the private sector and offer  postgraduate programmes. Asiabaka who also spoke of his landmarks on students welfare, infrastructural development and beautification of the campus environment said the successful computerization of all aspects of the university activities had formed one of the cardinal objectives of his quest for excellence.

http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/06/futo-build-car-sub-sahara-africa/

Happy for sister state IMO.

@levelszik:
The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has entered into partnership with the Technical University, Munich, Germany and the Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo to develop a car for the sub-Sahara Africa.

The project, according to the Vice Chancellor, Prof Cyril Gozie Asiabaka, is aimed at solving the mobility needs of Nigerians in particular and other African countries such as Ghana and Kenya.

Asiabaka, who disclosed this while giving account of his stewardship in the past three years as the sixth substantive vice chancellor of the university, said the most important component of the e project is the infusion of local materials in its production, affordability, robust electronics, simple operation, climate/environmental friendliness and ultimately, its production in the region.

“As I speak, the project has reached an advanced stage and in a short while, the project would be unveiled,” he assured.

In keeping with the vision of internationalization of the university, the vice chancellor said the institution and the Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI) had established a joint centre for the study of management. He listed the main objectives of the centre to include: teaching and researching in advanced subjects and methods in management including human resources management, industrial management and high education management. When operational, Asiabaka assured that the centre would focus on new and innovative methods of managing organizations from the public as well as from the private sector and offer postgraduate programmes. Asiabaka who also spoke of his landmarks on students welfare, infrastructural development and beautification of the campus environment said the successful computerization of all aspects of the university activities had formed one of the cardinal objectives of his quest for excellence.

http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/06/futo-build-car-sub-sahara-africa/

Happy for sister state IMO.

ibos u remain d pride of nija.no doubt

ikwere militant: ibos u remain d pride of nija.no doubt

U can say that again

am coming

are we 100% sure africa 'needs' a car? I've noticed a lot of cars around...just saying...
if they're developing a car just to develop a car and advance/learn/contribute to technical science and industry cool, but the headline of 'car for sub sahara africa' sounds like it'll be the first car on the continent or something

mainheart: am coming

By coming,I hope u don't mean ejac.ulation
Abeg o,don't deface this thread with ur nasty cum

Ikengawo: are we 100% sure africa 'needs' a car? I've noticed a lot of cars around...just saying...
if they're developing a car just to develop a car and advance/learn/contribute to technical science and industry cool, but the headline of 'car for sub sahara africa' sounds like it'll be the first car on the continent or something

Sure,africa does.how many made in africa cars do we have already?definitely not up to 2% that of asia yet asia still doles out cars on daily basis.relax mehn,SE naija Is currently the egwu eji

@levelszik:

By coming,I hope u don't mean ejac.ulation
Abeg o,don't deface this thread with ur nasty cum

am not the cause for super eagle failure so hold dia

mainheart: am not the cause for super eagle failure so hold dia

Igbo's keeps on industrializing while alot of people keeps on killing themselves

slimthugchimee: Igbo's keeps on industrializing while alot of people keeps on killing themselves

nd some re industralizng in d art of human parts

ikwere militant: nd some re industralizng in d art of human parts

Chai,why u wicked like this?

Interesting project, hope technical know-how flows to Nigeria eventually.