Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company CEO, Chief Innocent Chukwuma has criticized media attacks on Abia Governor Alex Otti over his purchase of a fleet of Toyota vans for security agencies, Carmart early reported reaction as Gov Alex Otti ignored Local vehicle manufacturers like Innoson and Nord buys a fleet of Toyota Hilux as he launched the joint task force “Operation Crush”.
Newly elected governor of Abia State Alex Otti, has launched ‘operation crush’, a joint task force of police, army, navy and other relevant security agencies. Otti stated this, yesterday, at the official launch of the state’s security outfit named, ‘Operation Crush’ and the unveiling of 20 Hilux patrol vans donated by the administration to security agencies in the state.
Chukwuma who stated this on Friday at Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA during his visit to Abia State governor, Alex Otti, described Otti as the number one promoter of the Innoson brand.
“He’s the number one marketer of Innoson. Most of the vehicles bought by the government in this state, Abia, are Innoson vehicles and they are happy with the vehicles.”
Abia State Boosts Collaboration with Innoson Vehicles as IVM Boss pays courtesy call Abia State government has reaffirmed its commitment to increase patronage of Innoson vehicles on Friday, 11th August. Governor Alex Otti noted this when the IVM Boss, Chief Dr Innocent Chukwuma CON paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Isiala-Ngwa, Abia State.
In his welcome speech, the governor lauded IVM’s dedication to quality and expressed ongoing support for the local manufacturer. “I have seen the resilience in you since we met in 2005 and it’s really commendable. From my days in the banking sector, I have always found ways to support Innoson Vehicles”.
He emphasized the significance of patronizing homegrown brands and highlighted his enduring partnership with IVM. “Abia State’s Partnership with Innoson Vehicles remains very solid. Everybody knows that even during my inauguration you produced the trucks I used. The Speaker, Deputy speaker’s vehicles and others are all made by Innoson, supplied within the last two weeks”.
Giving his remarks, the Chairman/CEO of Innoson Vehicles, Chief, Dr Innocent Chukwuma CON, acknowledged the governor’s continued support and mentioned plans for an IVM CNG Conversion hub in Abia State. “Governor Alex Otti is one of the persons that support Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing massively. He has ordered more vehicles from us recently”.
“Work has begun in Abia State for the IVM CNG Conversion hub. A lot of people still use petrol/diesel-powered vehicles and we are here to help many people convert their vehicles to CNG in order to make transportation more affordable”. The state’s collaboration with IVM remains strong, with ongoing purchases and support for local manufacturing.
The Special Assistant to the Governor on Monitoring and Evaluation, Mazi Okoroafor Ugochukwu testified to the quality of cars produced by Innoson Vehicles and assured the IVM team of their continued support, noting especially the purchase of about 40 vehicles delivered to Abia State recently, out of the 50 ordered from it’s first phase. Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing stands as a symbol of Nigerian automotive innovation and commitment to quality.
