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| Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by nigerianvenom(m): 10:18am On Jul 17, 2016 |
(CNN)The grinding conflict between the Nigerian state and Boko Haram insurgents has exacted a devastating human and economic toll over the past six years. But for Nigeria's first car manufacturer, the crisis may represent an opportunity. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently announced a partnership deal with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), which will see the company supply spare parts for jets conducting airstrikes against the insurgents. "The ingenious effort by IVM is instrumental to the continued operation of the Alpha Jets," NAF spokesperson Ayodele Famuyiwa said of the deal. "IVM helped to save the day when help was not forthcoming from abroad." Friends in high places The air force reached out to Innoson in 2015, as it faced increasing difficulty with the import of vital parts such as brake pads. The deal was struck after a series of site visits around the country. "The army came to our factories in many states," says Innoson spokesperson Cornel Osigwe. "They saw we had the capacity." IVM, part of the Innoson Group owned by billionaire Innocent Chukwuma, started producing commercial vehicles such as coaches in 2007, before launching a range of private cars in 2014 -- the first to carry a "Made in Nigeria" seal. The offshoot company now employs over 7,000 people and has capacity to produce 10,000 cars a year. It is hoped that the partnership with NAF could help the business expand further. "The attention is providing a big boost for the company," says Osigwe. Innoson has gained several new clients since the deal, according to the spokesperson, including the National Assembly. Leading politicians such as Senator Ben Murray-Bruce have offered strong support. Osigwe hopes that high profile supporters will help the company make inroads with the wider public. "If the government patronize Innoson, individuals and companies will follow," he says. Home advantage As Nigeria continues to suffer from falling oil revenues that are devaluing its currency, the Naira, the government is making efforts to build up the domestic manufacturing sector and reduce dependency on imports. The government-promoted Twitter campaign #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira has been enthusiastically adopted by the public, trending on several occasions over the past month. Innoson has featured prominently in the campaign, with indications that the company is gaining recognition. A recent poll from news site YNaija showed that 60% of respondents would choose the Nigerian-made cars. IVM is now seeking to capitalize on the current momentum. The company is planning to increase its manufacturing capacity from 10,000 to 50,000 vehicles per year, including of new, lower cost cars to reach a broader market. Collaboration with the NAF will also expand for research and supply. As patriotism grows across Nigeria, this could prove a crucial selling point. http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/23/africa/innoson-nigeria-jet-parts/ 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by vayne(m): 10:26am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Cool 1 Like |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by ConqueredWest: 10:32am On Jul 17, 2016 |
AFONJAS won't like this news 3 Likes |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by OZAOEKPE(f): 10:36am On Jul 17, 2016 |
afonja eyes no be open eyes 3 Likes |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by EzeNri(m): 10:41am On Jul 17, 2016 |
The roofers will now flood the internet with the picture of proforce. #DickMeasuringZombies 1 Like |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by Whynotthetruth(m): 10:41am On Jul 17, 2016 |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by Whynotthetruth(m): 10:41am On Jul 17, 2016 |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by OZAOEKPE(f): 10:51am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Whynotthetruth:long time no nairaland bro, hope all is safe? |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by Whynotthetruth(m): 11:05am On Jul 17, 2016 |
OZAOEKPE: Yea...am good bro... I see your intuitive posts and I laugh especially when some wanna hang on some of them  Keep it up bro...I love ya way!!! |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by Ajewealth123(m): 11:08am On Jul 17, 2016 |
ConqueredWest:because you think with your anus and afonjas think with their brain and think as Nigerians.the discussion said Nigeria first car manucfacturer not iPod first manucfacturer. We are happy because he is a nigerian until proven otherwise 1 Like |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by OZAOEKPE(f): 11:27am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Whynotthetruth:i have not seen egift for a long time now, only omenka they flourish for this regime. uncle Gbawe is in osun state chilling there hahahahahahahaaaaa |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by Whynotthetruth(m): 1:53pm On Jul 17, 2016 |
OZAOEKPE:  I read omenka's vomits and vituperations here...he pours his frustration on my tribe daily irrespective of topic while claiming to be above aboard...He forgets that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks...nemo DAT quod non Habet...I engaged Gbawe before his sabbatical... the kitchen seems too hot for him ... egift the data thief  1 Like |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by OZAOEKPE(f): 1:57pm On Jul 17, 2016 |
Whynotthetruth:i saw egift 's latest thread asking how boko haram started, i almost entered the ground with laff. it is so funny how the zombies are now defecting. 1 Like |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by Liamm(m): 9:01pm On Jul 17, 2016 |
Please what's the meaning of Afonjas?  1 Like |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by sunnyb0b0(m): 7:03am On Jul 19, 2016 |
OZAOEKPE: Nursing his wounds..... |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by ba7man(m): 8:12am On Jul 20, 2016 |
This should be on FrontPage. Seems infant souls will hijack the thread.........  1 Like |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by wtfCode: 12:52pm On Jul 20, 2016 |
Dem mods will hardly push this one to front page.
Crazy MOD'fuckerz |
| Re: Nigeria's First Car Maker Takes To The Skies In Fighter Jets-cnn by Ferya(f): 2:25pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
I boldly say that, Igbo amaka!  |
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