Winpart by CFAO Clinches Auto Aftersales Award, General Manager Honoured 

Winpart by CFAO has emerged as the Auto Aftersales Company of the Year, clinching the prestigious honour at the 12th Nigeria Transport Lecture and Awards in recognition of its outstanding contribution to Nigeria’s automotive aftersales industry through innovation, service excellence and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

The award was presented at a ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, where key stakeholders and decision-makers from Nigeria’s road, rail, maritime, aviation and logistics sectors gathered to celebrate excellence and discuss the future of the country’s transport industry.

The gathering featured distinguished personalities such as the National President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi; the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki; and the Dean of the School of Transportation and Logistics, Professor Ogochukwu Ugboma, among other industry leaders.

In addition to the company’s recognition, the General Manager of Winpart by CFAO, Mr. Eric Fantodji, received the Auto Aftersales Personality of the Year Award in acknowledgment of his leadership and contribution to advancing quality standards and professional service delivery within the automotive aftersales space.

According to the company, the awards reflect Winpart and AutoFast dedication to providing motorists, fleet owners, and automotive professionals with access to genuine, high-quality spare parts, reliable technical support, and professional maintenance services through.

Reacting to the double honour, Mr. Fantodji expressed appreciation to the organisers and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to raising the bar in the industry.

“This recognition is a significant milestone for Winpart by CFAO and a strong validation of the effort, passion, and dedication our team invests every day in delivering premium automotive solutions to our customers.

“We remain committed to ensuring that Nigerian motorists and businesses have access to genuine spare parts, world-class technical expertise, and dependable aftersales services that enhance vehicle performance, safety, and reliability.

“These awards inspire us to continue innovating, expanding our reach, and strengthening our partnerships with global manufacturers, workshops, and customers. Our goal remains to be the preferred aftersales partner in Nigeria by continuously setting new benchmarks for quality, affordability, and professional service delivery,” he said.

Winpart by CFAO is Nigeria’s leading multi-brand automotive spare parts distributor, offering an extensive portfolio of globally recognised brands, including Bosch, Motul, Kavo, Valeo, CWorks, among others.

Through its comprehensive range of premium spare parts, batteries, and automotive solutions, the company continues to support the efficient performance and longevity of vehicles across the country.

Its AutoFast by CFAO network operates as a multi-brand quick repair and maintenance service provider in Lagos and Abuja.

Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Ex-FUOYE VC as Ambassador

Former university administrator’s nomination forwarded to Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for screening within one week

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Professor Abayomi Sunday-Fashina, immediate past Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) , as a non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate . The presidential communication was read during Wednesday’s plenary session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who subsequently referred the nomination to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for screening and further legislative consideration .

President Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter transmitted to the upper legislative chamber, in which he noted that the nomination was made in line with constitutional provisions governing diplomatic appointments and urged lawmakers to consider the request expeditiously. “In accordance with the provisions of section 121, subsections 2, 3, and 4 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday-Fashina as non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate,” the letter reads. “Attached herewith is the nominee’s curriculum vitae. Whilst I hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee expeditiously, please accept, distinguished Senate President and distinguished senators, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

After reviewing the letter, Akpabio submitted the nominee to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for review and future legislative action. The committee was tasked with conducting the requisite scrutiny of the nominee and submitting its report to the Senate within one week, clearing the way for a final confirmation vote by lawmakers. The nomination comes amid the Tinubu administration’s continuous attempts to expand Nigeria’s diplomatic corps, which includes the appointment of various career and non-career envoys to represent the country in critical overseas embassies.

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Professor Fashina served as Vice Chancellor of FUOYE from February 2021 to February 2026, completing a five-year tenure widely celebrated for its strategic reforms and institutional growth. Under his stewardship, the university expanded its academic footprint significantly, with the number of faculties increasing from eight to 18, while the student population grew from about 20,000 to over 60,000. His administration executed over 160 infrastructure projects, grew the university’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) by 310 per cent, and recorded gains in national demand and international visibility. He also documented his stewardship in a book titled ‘Holding the Rudder: My Years Steering FUOYE’, which chronicles his navigation of university administration between 2021 and 2026. Fashina, an erudite scholar and distinguished professor of soil science, previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Ekiti State University and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Admin) at FUOYE before assuming the VC role.

Under Nigeria’s constitution, ambassadorial nominees must be screened and confirmed by the Senate before taking office. The process usually includes an evaluation of their professional background, public service record, competence, and aptitude for diplomatic posts. Non-career ambassadors are typically chosen from outside the country’s professional foreign service, including academics, politics, public administration, commerce, and other fields where they have exhibited remarkable service and leadership. Fashina, an academic and administrator, is well-known in Nigeria’s higher education industry, and his nomination is expected to draw legislative scrutiny during the screening process, when senators would assess his qualifications and readiness to represent Nigeria’s interests abroad.

If confirmed, Fashina will join a growing number of ambassadorial appointees tasked with advancing Nigeria’s foreign policy goals, strengthening bilateral relations, and promoting the country’s economic and diplomatic interests in the international community. The Senate’s examination of the nomination is likely to be completed after the Foreign Affairs Committee sends its report to the chamber next week. Upon completion of the committee’s scrutiny and submission of its report, the full Senate will hold a confirmation vote on the nomination. If confirmed, Fashina will join Nigeria’s diplomatic corps, representing the country’s interests abroad and advancing Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives.

Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Ex-FUOYE VC as Ambassador