By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor
As part of significant efforts to drive innovation in the nation’s motoring sector, the Head of the Chinese Consulate in Nigeria, Consul General Yan Yuqing, has applauded Chery and Carloha for their remarkable progress in advancing technological developments in Nigeria and Africa.
Yuqing gave the commendation during a meeting with senior executives from Carloha, the exclusive national distributor for Chery vehicles in Nigeria. The executives were led by the Sales Director of Carloha Company, Mr Zhao Qiang.
The meeting marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between Nigeria and Chery, a globally respected Chinese automotive brand and the number one exporter among Chinese manufacturers with a 26-year-old legacy of excellence.
Consul General Yan expressed delight over Chery’s remarkable progress in global markets, highlighting the manufacturer’s role as a trailblazer in the automotive sector. Chery’s commitment to innovation aligns with the “Belt and Road” Initiative, driving economic growth and advancing technological development.
She expressed optimism about the potential for Carloha to deepen its roots in Nigeria, also encouraging the company to enhance its local presence through cutting-edge technologies, quality services, and impactful community-driven activities.
Mr Zhao Qiang, while speaking reaffirmed Carloha’s dedication to empowering Nigerian communities by offering reliable, affordable, and innovative mobility solutions. He emphasised that Chery is committed to building stronger bilateral trade between Nigeria and China.
With a focus on high-quality vehicles tailored for the Nigerian market, Carloha aims to redefine consumer expectations with products that are safe, practical, and accessible. The company further disclosed that the collaboration is not just about vehicles, it is also a step towards creating local opportunities.
With 60 per cent of Carloha’s management team being Nigerian and an emphasis on training and upskilling local talent, the partnership symbolises Carloha’s investment in the people of Nigeria. Also, the company is actively contributing to environmental sustainability by introducing electric vehicles and promoting eco-friendly mobility solutions.
Meanwhile, Dana Motors Limited, Nigeria’s foremost auto company established in 2002, is at the forefront of promoting eco-friendly vehicles and transportation solutions in the country.
As part of its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and reducing the impact of climate change, the company has introduced more electric vehicles (EVs) and compressed natural gas (CNG) cars and buses to the Nigerian market.
The Managing Director of Dana Motors Limited, Jacky Hathiramani, noted that the company is proud to be leading the charge in sustainable transportation solutions in Nigeria.
He re-emphasized the firm’s unwavering commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting eco-friendly transportation options while announcing the new release of about 27 units of locally assembled 45-seater CNG buses from its state-of-the-art vehicle assembly plant in Lagos.
Hathiramani further revealed, “Also expected to be released soon are our EVs as part of efforts to support President Tinubu’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions with a just transition to clean and renewable energy, promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.”