Jelani (a former GM colleague) is on the right track to help jump start automotive manufacturing in Nigeria. While no auto company globally produces all the parts required for components or modules, baseline components need to be produced locally to protect against geo-political disruptions and for reduction in importation-a boost to foreign reserves. Other basic requirements for Nigerian automotive take off are training of designers, skilled trade development (casting, stamping, injection/blow molding..etc.). To feed into the value-chain eluded by Jelani, we need to re-activate Ajeokuta Steel, Aluminum Plant in Ikot Abasi, and build a few petrochemical plants for plastic components. For a good take off to be realized, Nigerian Government auto policy will have to change to attract foreign investors. Some of my OEMs in the US are waiting for the revised policy before they could jump in. Chris Dede
Masha Allah, may Allah continue to guide you Mr jelani
I’m proud of him representing northern Nigeria and Nigeria in GM General Motors and America as well Masha Allah
Jelani (a former GM colleague) is on the right track to help jump start automotive manufacturing in Nigeria. While no auto company globally produces all the parts required for components or modules, baseline components need to be produced locally to protect against geo-political disruptions and for reduction in importation-a boost to foreign reserves. Other basic requirements for Nigerian automotive take off are training of designers, skilled trade development (casting, stamping, injection/blow molding..etc.). To feed into the value-chain eluded by Jelani, we need to re-activate Ajeokuta Steel, Aluminum Plant in Ikot Abasi, and build a few petrochemical plants for plastic components.
For a good take off to be realized, Nigerian Government auto policy will have to change to attract foreign investors. Some of my OEMs in the US are waiting for the revised policy before they could jump in.
Chris Dede