By Gloria Ugwuoke
The High Commissioner of Nigeria to Jamaica, Esmond Reid in company of the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E Geoffrey Onyeama paid a visit to the IVM Factory in Nnewi Anambra State.
On arrival to Nnewi on the 11th of February, they paid homage to the King of Nnewi, Igwe Kenneth Orizu (III) in his palace at Otolo Nnewi. At a warm reception at the palace, the Vice Chairman of the Cabinet, Chief Nnanyelugo spoke on the monarch’s peaceful reign of almost six decades and said that the business relationship between Nigeria and Jamaica is a welcomed step towards development. The traditional ruler added that Jamaicans are “our African Brothers” and they are highly welcomed to the City of Nnewi, “ the Japan of Africa”.
The Foreign Affairs Minister recalled that about two years ago in Jamaica, they presented the IVM vehicles to the Jamaican government on a trip organized by the high commissioner of Nigeria to Jamaica. Impressed by the IVM display, they sent their ambassador to Nigeria, to pay a visit to Innoson motors. This is in order to strengthen the commercial relationship between Nigeria and Jamaica.
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He further prayed for the good health of the king and prosperity of the Nation. The palace welcomed the ambassador and hopes that this first step will be a starting point towards growth and development in both countries.
At the IVM factory, uru umudim, Nnewi, the Jamaican high commissioner appreciated the tremendous work done by innoson motors. He says it’s an opportunity for Jamaicans to source vehicles from Nigeria.
Amb. Reid said the vehicles are …”Top Class” and encouraged Jamaicans to buy Innoson Vehicles since they source vehicles from all over the world. He thanked the foreign affairs minister for facilitating his visit to the factory to witness firsthand, the productions of indigenous vehicles.
Speaking to AnaedoOnline, the Nigerian minister of foreign affairs said that left to him, all Government officials in Nigeria will be driving IVM products as seen in other countries of the world.
“Innoson vehicles are made at home and I commend the IVM group for manufacturing quality vehicles for use all over the world”.
The CEO of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, Chief Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, CON expressed gratitude towards the visit and appreciated the patronage of IVM vehicles from within and outside Nigeria. He added that “such gestures have led to a massive expansion of Innoson motors to different parts of the world…”.
On spare parts and durability, Ifediaso Nnewi asked all the users of Innoson Vehicles to always report back to them in situations where they can’t find the spare parts in the market for proper directions to the exact shops it can be found. The spare parts expert assured that every trained mechanic can easily repair any IVM vehicle Incase it malfunctions. The billionaire thanked the government for their support to local manufacturers nationwide.
“The Government are trying their best to support us and we are grateful for their support so far “.
Innoson vehicle manufacturing (IVM) is a Nigerian indigenous car manufacturing company whose vehicles are known for top notch quality and are regarded as “the pride of African Roads”.
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