Auto CEOs, govt agencies meet in Abuja to review auto industry performance Thursday

Unimpressed by the sliding fortune of the Nigeria’s automotive industry, relevant Federal Government agencies and chief executive officers of automobiles companies in sector are billed to meet in Abuja this Thursday August 4 at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja on the issue and look for ways to fashion out the immediate solutions.

The discussion is the focus of the maiden edition of the annual Nigeria Auto CEOs Forum.meant to serve as a platform for CEOs of auto companies in the country to interact with agencies whose activities directly or indirectly affect the smooth running of automobile business in the nation.

Already, top auto companies in the country such as Toyota Nigeria Limited, Lanre Shittu Motors, Stallion Motors, Jet Systems Limited, PAN Nigeria, CFAO Motors, Honda Manufacturing, Kia, Nord, Kewalram, GAC Motors have thrown their weight behind the event.

In the same vein, relevant government agencies like the ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, National Automotive Design and Development Council, Nigeria Customs Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have also indicated interest to participate.

The event is being put together by GSCL Transport Media group, and backed by seasoned auto journalists like the motoring editor of Vanguard, Theodore Opara; editor of Transport Day, Frank Kintum; publisher of Transport World, Mike Ochonma and publisher of News Trend, Rasheed Bisiriyu.

MIKE OCHONMA