Heh, I'm actually going to buy this book by this woman. Looks like it'll be a good read.

ekt_bear:

^-- It looks like they try to make the plastics inside the car locally. But core pieces like engines? I doubt that is possible in Nigeria at this point, without a viable steel industry and no electricity.

They are to be commended though. Even if only 10% of the car is produced from local materials, this is better than nothing.

i agree with the point, they can always buy the plastic from eleganza

the fg should give gambari family or the son of  shehu or even dangote the ajokuta steel from them to manufacture 9of course with the aid of the government) once that is done, innoson should buy from this companies and start maunfacuting the best they can produce, this will burst the ecomony and emplyment to centrury highest

of course electricity has to be address before all this can be done.

nigeria has so much potential, jona please use ur head and pray to God to help u. nigeria can be great

Even if the buses dont match the quality of foreign ones, at least patronising them
on this scale will give us a change to do better and compete.

we can but the nigerian factor is this demon plaguing nigerian establishments.

A breakthrough will gradually come to pass.
amen.

Kudos to the governor!

pls let's give credit when it's due. He shows better judgement than the importer of dustbins, anyway!

Skimming through this woman's book, Nnewi sounds like a very interesting place.

Innoson Motors: From the Horse's mouth

http://nigeriavillagesquare.com/forum/main-square/38884-innoson-auto-factory-pride-nation-chukwuma.html
http://afripol.org/afripol/item/176-president-jonathan-opens-first-private-car-plant-in-nigeria.html
http://www.google.com/search?q=INNOSON+Motors&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=Y7I&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivnsfd&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=cSL5TdSvJtLbiALP043-DA&ved=0CEwQsAQ&biw=1332&bih=578

Innoson Auto Factory Pride Of The Nation -Chukwuma


Innoson Auto Factory Pride Of The Nation – Chukwuma


These factories that will support you, what will they produce for your factory?
Let me give you an example. Most of the battery components our vehicles will use will be produced by Ibeto factory. So, Ibeto factory has built the mold with which our batteries are made. My brake disc and brake pads will be produced locally by many factories. For example, Chrisomek industry will construct the seats, and the various parts will be made by different industries.


At what price do we get your vehicles; or put another way, how affordable will your vehicles be?
My brand of vehicles will be 30 per cent cheaper than imported ones.


What is the trade name of the vehicles, and what brand of vehicles would there be?
Innoson. All the brands of vehicles will be Innoson.
The first brand being produced is the buses; a 42-passenger and 26-passenger, 18-passenger as well as 14-passenger buses.


Have you received any assistance from either the state or Federal Government?
Well, what I want to do is to produce the vehicles for all of them to see. Then they can decide what area to support. But I believe they will support me because that factory is the pride of the nation.


What brands do you have in mind of producing?
Brands and models are not important. As we go on any brand or model we feel that has high demand in the market will be produced. For now producing the platform is what is important. You can then produce what you want.


How much will everything cost you, building the factory and rolling out the first vehicle?
Well, the thing with factory is that as you build, you put in more money and so it develops. It depends on what you want to build and what you need for that section. You never really finish building a motor. The more you invest, the more it develops because you produce new models. There are models that when you want to produce, you replace the mould in the particular section of the factory. You plough money continuously. So, it runs into billions of naira.


What is the strength of your work force in the factory?
The work force is 3,000.


Since you began building the factory, what are the major constraints encountered that reflect the problem of industrialisation in Nigeria?
There is no reason industries should not grow in Nigeria. It takes a gradual process. The cost of production is high but there is a glimpse of a bright future - there is a strong promise of improved power supply for instance, which is part of Vision 20-20. Nevertheless, we need a lot of concession to position our industry. We will go out and compete in African market which is our major market. I target African market and when you go out there, you compete with other countries. So, I am hopeful that Nigeria will give us a strong backing so that we will be able to compete.


What is the capacity of the factory; that is, how many vehicles can it produce?
We will produce 100 vehicles in a month.


Do you entertain fears of competition?
I don’t have any fear. I believe firmly that just as the price of motorcycles came down when I introduced CKD importation, my motor factory will also push down prices of motor vehicles in the country. I am sure that having taken this step, other manufactures and investors will follow suit.

Hehe. It is just marketing. . . sounds better to say "Car Manufacturer" rather than "Car Assembler."

But yeah, looks like they are an assembler of Chinese vehicles made by this Wuling Auto rather than a manufacturer. In any case, still a good thing.

ekt_bear:

Hehe. It is just marketing. . . sounds better to say "Car Manufacturer" rather than "Car Assembler."

But yeah, looks like they are an assembler of Chinese vehicles made by this Wuling Auto rather than a manufacturer. In any case, still a good thing.

What does it matter? Thought there are difference between assembly and core manufacturer, success has a starting point. After all, the big three in Detroit, Michigan don't have 100% of their parts manufactured in he U.S., does that mean we should now say they assemble rather than manufacture?

manny4life:


What does it matter? Thought there are difference between assembly and core manufacturer, success has a starting point. After all, the big three in Detroit, Michigan don't have 100% of their parts manufactured in he U.S., does that mean we should now say they assemble rather than manufacture?

I don't think it matters that much. Like I said, it is a good thing any way you look at it.

Regarding the US, I was under the impression that we still manufacture most of the value of a car here locally? Engines and such manufactured here? Or do we import from China and assemble too?

ekt_bear:

I don't think it matters that much. Like I said, it is a good thing any way you look at it.

Regarding the US, I was under the impression that we still manufacture most of the value of a car here locally? Engines and such manufactured here? Or do we import from China and assemble too?

Lol, I'm not saying what you're saying, I'm saying it's not 100% of the total parts of the cars manufactured by the BIG 3 is locally manufactured. Besides, why does everything has to be imported from China?

manny4life:


Lol, I'm not saying what you're saying, I'm saying it's not 100% of the total parts of the cars manufactured by the BIG 3 is locally manufactured.

I think the lion's share is manufactured locally though. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Besides, why does everything has to be imported from China?

I don't think things have to be. Ideally nothing would be imported from China, and everything would be locally made. But practical considerations (mainly price) make this not that realistic for all items.

Dismember your ''Made in USA'' laptop and discover components made in Korea, made in China and made in Malaysia, parts from three different countries, for a product that is supposedly made in the USA.

the cars are manufactured in nigeria , some components might have been imported but its still a made in nigerian car. you people need to stop being silly for once in your miserable life.

there are also local car parts manufacturers in nnewi thats why they always give you an option of foreign or locally made when you go to purchase spare parts there.

bashr4:

the cars are manufactured in nigeria , some components might have been imported but its still a made in nigerian car.

gbammmm

this will definatilly give employment to the locals and nigerians

so why not encoruage them

Gej will be stu.pidd not to fund them, really

Surely, this is a giant leap. Except that it is a giant leap at the wrong side(deception and propaganda). A country that can't boast of 4hrs/day power supply. A country that imports every thing including toothpick. This news is simply unbelievable. It's like running before crawling. The buses that ply Enugu metropolis are Chinese-made and Nigerian-assembled by Innoson(Nnewi based businessman).

adejoro75:

Dismember your ''Made in USA'' laptop and discover components made in Korea, made in China and made in Malaysia, parts from three different countries, for a product that is supposedly made in the USA.

best analogy

bashr4:

the cars are manufactured in nigeria , some components might have been imported but its still a made in nigerian car. you people need to stop being silly for once in your miserable life.

touch down, great point

Very good development for enugu state, reducing capital flight and reinvesting in the economy,

Looks like there are strict regulations before one can say "made in America":

http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus03-complying-made-usa-standard

In any case, "assembled in Nigeria" is not a bad first step. Maybe one day we'll get to "manufactured in Nigeria."

omanzo02:

I guess u are being exaggarative or just plain delusional.

Dont mind that clown who licks British a$$ for a living.He thinks anything British is superior.Talk about inferiority complex

tom28:

Dont mind that clown who licks British a$$ for a living.He thinks anything British is superior.Talk about inferiority complex

Don't comment on the issues on this thread. The discussions is quite too intellectual for your low brain power.

Go somewhere you can fantasise about geriatric sex as usual. Don't make the mistake of trying to comment on issues like this, you will be found out and slaughtered since you no go school.

I have warned you o. Don't comment on these kind of issues, you are too dumb!

ekt_bear:

I think the lion's share is manufactured locally though. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I don't think things have to be. Ideally nothing would be imported from China, and everything would be locally made. But practical considerations (mainly price) make this not that realistic for all items.

This is not about the lion share manufactured locally, but the thought process and quality standards from where it's manufactured. Like some said about the laptop example, that is a good example, for instance Dell buys chips from Intel, OS from Microsoft but does not mean the screen are locally manufactured, as well as other hardware components as well. Most them are imported but Dell Laptops will say manufactured in the U.S.A. Another example, go to Boeing Website, their commercial airplane abt 200,000+ parts come from about 130+ countries. Does that mean that the airplane wasn't built in the U.S.? Yes it was even though it's engines are provided by GE, but other c components are sourced from other manufacturers around the world and still makes it a U.S. company built plane.

4 dere pocket,

manny4life:


This is not about the lion share manufactured locally, but the thought process and quality standards from where it's manufactured. Like some said about the laptop example, that is a good example, for instance Dell buys chips from Intel, OS from Microsoft but does not mean the screen are locally manufactured, as well as other hardware components as well. Most them are imported but Dell Laptops will say manufactured in the U.S.A.  Another example, go to Boeing Website, their commercial airplane abt 200,000+ parts come from about 130+ countries. Does that mean that the airplane wasn't built in the U.S.? Yes it was even though it's engines are provided by GE, but other c components are sourced from other manufacturers around the world and still makes it a U.S. company built plane.

Assembled in location X is different from manufactured in location X, is all I am saying. There is a distinction between the two. I think we can all agree on that.

ekt_bear:

Assembled in location X is different from manufactured in location X, is all I am saying. There is a distinction between the two. I think we can all agree on that.

They said made in Nigeria bus, everyone seems to agree and are happy about the development. What up with you, and your never ending argument about definitions and classification.

You have posted over 6 rebuttals on this matter, trying to belittle the efforts of the Innosson. Let it rest oga, else people will start questioning your motives, and possible complex.

@ Topic, this is one small step for Enugu, and a giant step for Nigeria! Patronising locally made goods remains the best way to assist local manufacturers, and also improve quality, save foreign exchange, reduce unemployment, etc. Kudos

Sagamite:

Don't comment on the issues on this thread. The discussions is quite too intellectual for your low brain power.

Go somewhere you can fantasise about geriatric sex as usual. Don't make the mistake of trying to comment on issues like this, you will be found out and slaughtered since you no go school.

I have warned you o. Don't comment on these kind of issues, you are too dumb!

Abeg shut up there
Secondary school drop out like u wey dey think say im get level because he dey lick the yansh of one old oyibo woman in the UK for 50 pounds.
Mumu !!

Terminology is important. And I don't much care whether anyone questions my "motives" or not. I don't post to please anyone but myself.

^^^^ As you wish, but know you can't be overly critical without been hypocritical!

emeka_gh:

They said made in Nigeria bus, everyone seems to agree and are happy about the development. What up with you, and your never ending argument about definitions and classification.

You have posted over 6 rebuttals on this matter, trying to belittle the efforts of the Innosson. Let it rest oga, else people will start questioning your motives, and possible complex.

@ Topic, this is one small step for Enugu, and a giant step for Nigeria! Patronising locally made goods remains the best way to assist local manufacturers, and also improve quality, save foreign exchange, reduce unemployment, etc. Kudos

You are wasting your time trying to squeezed blood out of stone with some who think anything connected with Ndigbo must be bashed and spit at. If made in Nigeria is their problem, I would prefer "IGBO MADE"that will make their blood pressure more secure.

Eziachi:

You are wasting your time trying to squeezed blood out of stone with some who think anything connected with Ndigbo must be bashed and spit at. If made in Nigeria is their problem, I would prefer "IGBO MADE"that will make their blood pressure more secure.

looks like i am not the only one who knew what was going on behind the scene.