CGC Applauds Renewed Hope Policy, Inspects Locally Assembled Vehicles in Nigeria
In a strong show of support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Nigeria First policy, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, conducted a high-profile inspection of vehicles produced by members of the Nigeria Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA) at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
The policy, which seeks to build a confident and resilient Nigerian business culture, found a firm advocate in the CGC, who used the occasion to reaffirm the Service’s commitment to promoting local industry.
During the special inspection exercise, CGC Adeniyi expressed satisfaction with the quality and craftsmanship of the vehicles on display. “In terms of aesthetics, I am satisfied with what I see here. In terms of functionality, we have been assured by the manufacturers that the vehicles are quite efficient,” he stated.
He further noted the significance of seeing the imprint of Nigeria in the vehicles. “What gives me joy is that in all the vehicles I have seen today, there is an imprint of Nigeria, which shows that they are fully assembled here. It gives me joy that Mr President’s policy is on the right course,” he added.
The Customs boss went on to applaud the vision behind the Renewed Hope policy, particularly its implications for the automotive sector.
He assured stakeholders that the Nigeria Customs Service would continue to patronise locally manufactured vehicles and support the sector’s growth to bolster Nigeria’s industrial economy.
Industry leaders at the event commended the CGC’s leadership and longstanding commitment to local manufacturing.
Ilekuba Anslem, Chairman and CEO of Cedric Masters Group, lauded the CGC’s consistency in supporting the automobile sector.
Similarly, Oluwatobi Ajayi, Chairman and CEO of Nord Automobile Limited, praised the CGC’s proactive approach.
“Even before this policy was announced, you had been championing made-in-Nigeria vehicles. With Mr President’s announcement, we are confident that you will be the first CEO of a government parastatal to fully champion this policy,” he said.
Ajayi also assured the CGC that his company would maintain reliable after-sales service.
Jonas Ojukwu, a Director at Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited (IVM), reiterated the company’s commitment to delivering top-tier vehicles to the Nigeria Customs Service.
Representatives from Mikano Motors Nigeria and Stallion Motors Nigeria also voiced their support and optimism for the future of the local automobile industry.
The event marked a significant moment in the federal government’s drive to encourage local content and reduce dependence on imported vehicles, setting the stage for a more industrialised and self-reliant Nigerian economy.
