Kia have reinstated the commitment to making Nigeria leading auto manufacturing by launching a new assembly plant in Lagos that would assemble a total of 25,000 vehicles annually.
In a statement by the auto company, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga was quoted as saying “I am pleasantly surprised at the level of success and the advanced technology of this plant. I have visited different auto assembly plants across the globe and I can tell you that with the level of the quality assurance control and the sophistication of the equipment of this assembly plant, it can compete with others internationally.”
Chief Executive Officer, UVAL, Mr. Jacky Hathiramani, also said, “The move to establish an assembly plant stems from the tide of investment aimed at Nigeria and keying into the country’s automotive policy.
“We are committed to making Nigeria a leading auto manufacturing country in Africa and to contribute immensely to the development of the nation through this multi-billion naira investment.
“With today’s opening of our plant in Lagos, we have taken our growth commitment to a greater height in Nigeria and reposition our brand to the teeming publics by supporting the proudly Nigeria dream.”