See The Innoson Vehicles Acquired By Imo State Government, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (See Photos)

The Innoson brand of vehicles has achieved a boost as more Nigerian institutions switch to buy into Made in Nigeria vehicles due to its durability, affordability and design.

Newera News gathered that Nnamdi Azikiwe, Anambra State Government, and recently the Imo State government has joined the trail to patronise Made in Nigeria Vehicles, specifically Innoson Motors.

Below are some of the large numbers of Innoson vehicles recently purchased by the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik).

The vehicles include sedans, mini-buses, coach buses, pickup trucks, etc.

 Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka also called UNIZIK or NAU, in short, is a Federal tertiary institution in Nigeria. It consists of four campuses in Anambra State.

Its main campus is located in the capital of Anambra State, Awka while three other campuses are located in Nnewi, Agulu and Ifite-Ogwali, Anambra State.

It is one of the federal universities which are overseen and accredited by the National Universities Commission. The university is named after Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe.

Recall that the Chairman/CEO of IVM Innoson Group, Chief Dr Innocent Chukwuma was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree Causa by the Senate and Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

This took place during its 14th convocation ceremony on Thursday, March 12th, 2020.

UNIZIK recognised the rare technological feat achieved by the Chairman of INNOSON in bringing to fruition the manufacture of Nigeria’s first made-in-Nigeria vehicles.

 Innoson Cars

Innoson cars come in different types such as cars, buses, trucks and sports utility vehicles, are visible and plying all Nigerian roads today.

IVM, or Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd., is a Nigerian automobile and bus manufacturing company. Innocent Chukwuma Nwala founded Innoson.

The company runs a plant in Nnewi in the state of Anambra.

70% of the car parts are produced locally, while the rest is sourced from Japan, China, and Germany^.

Among IVM’s vehicle models are the five-seater Fox (1.5-litre engine) and Umu (2-litre engine) as well as the mini-bus Uzo.

In the same vein, the Hope Uzodinma led government in Imo State has joined other Nigerians to patronise the Innoson brand of vehicles.

Our correspondent gathered that Governor Hope Uzodinma in a bid to fight crime in Imo State has procured the Innoson IVM G12 and IVM Carrier 4×4 pickup trucks for operation “Search and Flush,” to help fight crimes in the state.

The brand new pickup trucks include the IVM G12, built solely for military operations, and the IVM Carrier 4×4.

The pickup trucks will be used as patrol vehicles by the security operatives in the state. The two models are favourites amongst Nigerian security outfits, including the NPF, Army and the Air Force.

During his maiden broadcast in January 2020, Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, promised to flush out internet fraudsters, kidnappers and ritualists from the state.

The governor said: “In tandem, we shall launch Operation “FOC,” (Flush Out Criminals), a combined security operation targeted at flashpoints and centres of high criminal activities; including hideouts; jungles; uncompleted buildings; forest; shrines; lakes and the creeks.”

Uzodinma also called on community leaders, traditional rulers and leaders of town unions to assist the government in tackling insecurity. He said: “Community leaders, traditional rulers and town union presidents, shall be held responsible for any security lapses within their domain. “Failure to report, concealing or benefiting directly or indirectly from proceeds of criminal activities, shall attract maximum punishment.”

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Innoson vehicles are being used in some West African countries like Mali, Sierra Leone and Ghana.

The Nigerian government should mandate all the institutions in Nigeria to buy into Made in Nigeria vehicles.