The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Chief Niyi Adebayo has restated the commitment of the Buhari led administration towards maximally supporting automated sector as it remains one of the major contributors to the Nation’s economy.
The Minister stated this during the inauguration of three new brands of Innoson Vehicles and automated robotic spraying booth at Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Nnewi.
Government House Correspondent, Emmanuel Okonkwo reports that
the three new brands of the Innoson Vehicles include Innoson seven seater shuttle, one point five engine capacity minibus, Innoson Connect one point five engine capacity car.
Chief Adebayo while commending Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing company for being at the forefront in assisting the federal government in creating employment opportunities, and growing the country’s economy, maintained that the contributions of the sector cannot be overemphasized.
Contributing, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajia Zainab Ahmed disclosed that the federal government has already initiated measures to ensure increased patronage of Nigerian made automobiles as a way of encouraging indigenous manufacturers, and explained that the Ministry has also initiated discussion with relevant authorities towards creating scheme to promote consumer credit and financial inclusion.
In a remark, Governor Willie Obiano represented by his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke emphasized on the contribution of the Innoson Vehicle manufacturing company to the growth of Nigeria economy and creation of job opportunities for the teaming youths, called on federal government to encourage the company by patronizing it.
The Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company, Chief Innocent Chukwuma assured that his company will continue to maintain quality production, and identified epileptic power supply as one of the major challenges facing industries in Nigeria which the government must tackle.
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