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Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by Zillionglobal(m): 10:58am On Dec 18, 2016
The story of Alex Ephraims will do no less than inspire and excite every sound mind. He was one of very few competent modernized and automated mechanic workshops in Owerri.

His exploits were so much that IMO state government of Rochas Okorocha entered into a deal with him (back in Rochas’ first term) to do all kinds of things that would have transformed the state to a large extent under the auspices of ICAPS. (Well, government eventually frustrated the deal and Engr Alex pulled out).

The foreign-trained automechanical expert relocated to his own base here in Owerri and continued pursuit of his dream.

As soon as I returned to Nigeria from a business trip a few months ago, I was invited to see what he has been up to. What I saw left me thoroughly impressed.

In a private workshop of no larger than two plots of land, he had set up a car manufacturing plant here in Owerri. And he already had a finished product sample.

That’s not the best part. What he does is akin to what a tailor does. He has a catalog of various car designs and specs. You peruse the catalog, choose any design you like and he produces it for you with any type of facilities or utilities or technology you desire, be it reverse camera, or air conditioner, or speed control system. His is the first known car manufacturing firm with well developed customization services in Nigeria.

He has a team of young men he picked and trained. They are specialists in their various fields of auto mechanical craft.

No material is a waste. He runs a very efficient recycling process.

Recently, he carried out a road test of his sample car. The IMO state commissioner of Police refused to deny himself the opportunity of seeing and testing the vehicle. The crowd that trailed the road test from his workshop to certain parts of Owerri was massive.

Alex hails from Nwangele LGA of IMO State’.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by TheEastActivist: 11:03am On Dec 18, 2016
Good! Is time to get my own gold plated customized SUV from him. cheesy

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by zuchyblink(m): 11:14am On Dec 18, 2016
I saw this ride somewhere @ okigwe Rd Owerri

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by Flexherbal(m): 11:14am On Dec 18, 2016
This is a plus.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by DerideGull(m): 11:29am On Dec 18, 2016
As much as I would like to give kudos to the aforementioned Alex and his exploits, it is imperative to point out that inventiveness does not start with changing the profile of Jeep Wrangler or any SUV. I would want to see the budding inventors in Nigeria to start with the transformation of their mind of inventiveness on woods and clays.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by OCHINAWATAOKIGWE: 12:28pm On Dec 18, 2016
I love IMO I will spend my most of my life developing IMO. my state .

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by Nobody: 12:39pm On Dec 18, 2016
DerideGull:
[s]As much as I would like to give kudos to the aforementioned Alex and his exploits, it is imperative to point out that inventiveness does not start with changing the profile of Jeep Wrangler or any SUV. I would want to see the budding inventors in Nigeria to start with the transformation of their mind of inventiveness on woods and clays. [/s]

Afonja

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by ccffwx: 12:40pm On Dec 18, 2016
I will do the same bro. Mediocrity needs to be flushed out. GOD bless you.
OCHINAWATAOKIGWE:
I love IMO I will spend my most of my life developing IMO. my state .
Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by DerideGull(m): 12:45pm On Dec 18, 2016
Freedom2016:


Afonja

You have committed the most serious sacrilege on naira land by refereeing to an Ozo title holder in Igbo land as Afonja. My previous post was not in anyway to denigrate the achievement of Alex but beg for certain degree of originality. Invention is not changing the profile of invented objects.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by Nobody: 12:47pm On Dec 18, 2016
DerideGull:


[s]You have committed the most serious sacrilege on naira land by refereeing to an Ozo title holder in Igbo land as Afonja. My previous post was not in anyway to denigrate the achievement of Alex but beg for certain degree of originality. Invention is not changing profile of invented objects. [/s]

Afonja. SMH

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by ozoebuka1(m): 12:54pm On Dec 18, 2016
DerideGull:


You have committed the most serious sacrilege on naira land by refereeing to an Ozo title holder in Igbo land as Afonja. My previous post was not in anyway to denigrate the achievement of Alex but beg for certain degree of originality. Invention is not changing the profile of invented objects.
Which one u don invent? appreciate little things and in no distant time other good things will come. after a comes b.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by mightyhazell: 12:55pm On Dec 18, 2016
News 2 cheer!







Watch out for imo state!

There is a kind of silent tsunami goin on in my state of late.

The way men and boyz have been conscientized and made 2 think back home,give it less dan 5yrs and my dear imo will be the vista of west africa,...nay the black race.



My agricultural venture I conceived and kicked off 3yrs ago in ohi/egbeada is now talk of the town,..serving as yardstick 2 encourage more youths!

Av never been so inspired my whole life!


Imo! Obodo chukwu goziri agozi!


Watch out for Imo state!

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by slimfit1(m): 12:57pm On Dec 18, 2016
Good work please try to go electric.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by DerideGull(m): 12:57pm On Dec 18, 2016
ozoebuka1:
Which one u don invent? appreciate little things and in no distant time other good things will come. after a comes b.

One of the major problems in Africa is lack of self-criticism. From the picture of the object in discourse, there is no iota of screw that is manufactured in Nigeria talk less invented.
Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by DerideGull(m): 12:58pm On Dec 18, 2016
Freedom2016:


Afonja. SMH

I am not surprised from your act of delusion.
Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by ozoebuka1(m): 1:04pm On Dec 18, 2016
DerideGull:


One of the major problems in Africa is lack of self-criticism. From the picture of the object in discourse, there is no iota of screw that is manufactured in Nigeria talk less invented.
lie...the biggest problem in Africa is "over criticism "...the whites criticize us, Asians criticize us and we also criticize ourselves the most. why can't we make a turn and start appreciating ourselves even when others are criticize us... according to psychology "operation conditioning By BF Skinner" reward improves more than punishment, thanks.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by mightyhazell: 1:10pm On Dec 18, 2016
Freedom2016:


Afonja. SMH
naaaa!


Gull bu nwafo confam!

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by DerideGull(m): 1:11pm On Dec 18, 2016
ozoebuka1:
lie...the biggest problem in Africa is "over criticism "...the whites criticize us, Asians criticize us and we also criticize ourselves the most. why can't we make a turn and start appreciating ourselves even when others are criticize us... according to psychology "operation conditioning By BF Skinner" reward improves more than punishment, thanks.

I did give kudos to Alex for the trick or convention attempt on the SUV. However, I do not fall head long for mediocrity. Alex did not invent anything but attempted a truck conversation acts. By the way, only an insecure fellow gets twisted out of human form because of outside criticism. Nobody improves on any endeavor without criticisms.
Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by ozoebuka1(m): 1:22pm On Dec 18, 2016
DerideGull:


I did give kudos to Alex for the trick or convention attempt on the SUV. However, I do not fall head long for mediocrity. Alex did not invent anything but attempted a truck conversation acts. By the way, only an insecure fellow gets twisted out of human form because of outside criticism. Nobody improves on any endeavor without criticisms.
how many fits like this have been achieved in Africa since u started using internet if we criticize little improvement like this, believe you me, there wouldn't be any invention from Africa come nxt century... your criticism can never be justified...thanks and Bye.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by plaetton: 1:25pm On Dec 18, 2016
DerideGull:


My previous post was not in anyway to denigrate the achievement of Alex but beg for certain degree of originality. Invention is not changing the profile of invented objects.

I beg to differ Sir.

Very few of modern inventions are 100% original, .but are mostly additions and improvements from other ideas and inventions.

There is hardly any part or features of a modern automobile that came to us in its original invented form.

Ideas and creativity evolve over time.
Imitation is a part of inventive drive.

Besides, the CAN-DO attitude of Alex is a priceless motivator for all the potential inventors and inventive geniuses out there , too afraid to step up and showcase their talents and passions.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by HQuadreal: 3:19pm On Dec 18, 2016
Nice 1.
Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by kettykin: 3:59pm On Dec 18, 2016
This is good, the whole East should be turned into Africa's workshop. The East now boast of 3 functional privately owned automobile manufacturing companies.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by TheEastActivist: 10:33pm On Dec 18, 2016
DerideGull:


One of the major problems in Africa is lack of self-criticism. From the picture of the object in discourse, there is no iota of screw that is manufactured in Nigeria talk less invented.

Is he manufacturing screw or car...?
I guess you haven't heard of comparative advantage.
I know you can't hide your Jealousy it is inbuilt.

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Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by Horus(m): 11:32pm On Dec 18, 2016
Nice car
Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by Nobody: 12:07am On Dec 19, 2016
Nice
Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by tsdarkside(m): 12:13am On Dec 19, 2016
TheEastActivist:
Good! Is time to get my own gold plated customized SUV from him. cheesy

you will not patronize him anyways..

the way you didnt patronize ojukwu...

migrate to europe,already...
Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by mike85060: 2:36am On Dec 19, 2016
ok

Re: Igbo Ingenuity: Info Man Opens Car Factory In Imo State by iokpebholo: 6:46am On Dec 19, 2016
Freedom2016:


Afonja
hey them fight with tiger?

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