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Ford Trucks launch sets Lagos fair aglow

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5 years ago

July 7, 2021

Coscharis targets waste disposal firms, others with Ford trucks

The 16th edition of the Lagos Motor Fair may have come and gone but highlights of the six-day show still dominate discussions in the auto industry in Nigeria.
The launch of new models by automakers/assemblers and dealers is not new at auto shows; indeed, it is usually the dominant features of such event globally. But the unveiling of Ford Trucks by Coscharis Motors Plc was no doubt one of the highpoints of the last Lagos Motor Fair.
It also stole the show as the launch came shortly after the opening ceremony with the Director-General of the NADDC, Jelani Aliyu, performing the function.
Aliyu in his remarks said he was impressed with the presence of the new brand in the country, noting that it was a bright side of the nation’s auto policy of attracting more credible players to the market.
Visitors to the auto fair held at the Federal Palace Hotel Victoria Island would not miss the magnificent figures of three Ford heavy-duty trucks on display outside the fair arena along with an array of high capacity buses, which could not be accommodated within the cozy room where flashy sedans, small gas-powered buses and SUVs were exhibited.
The new Ford trucks brought to the fair ground will surely interest state waste management agencies and private operators of waste evacuation and disposal.
Auto analysts, mostly journalists, at the fair note that the coming of the Ford Trucks into the waste disposal truck market will enrich competition as the new entrants are said to offer owners real value for their money.
According to Coscharis Motors, its partnership with Ford Trucks to sell and represent the global automaker in after-sale service in Nigeria is aimed at offering more value to the country’s truck market by extending the products and services to all truck users in the market.
It described Ford Trucks as one of the largest international heavy-duty truck manufacturers in the world, adding that Ford hoped to strengthen its position in Africa with the new arrangement.

President of Coscharis Group, Dr Cosmas Maduka, said, “The inclusion of Ford trucks into our existing portfolio is to reconfirm our vision to continually create value for our numerous stakeholders across board when it comes to all spheres of the automotive sector.
“We are excited to have a respected brand like the Ford Trucks which afford us play in the truck segment in Nigeria and add value to our stakeholders in the construction, logistics, waste management and other related line of business that will require our various models of trucks to delight them.”
Vice President of Ford Trucks, Serhan Turfan, was quoted as saying, “We believe that Coscharis will represent our brand in Nigeria excellently by building on our steady presence in the region and this is why we have committed to the new facility in Lagos, which is an important milestone for our operations in Nigeria.
“We are very pleased to partner with Coscharis, a leading respected brand name in the automobile sector in Nigeria, to expand our services for our customers in Nigeria. Coscharis, a strong partner of Ford for years, not only in distribution but also in assembly, offers to customers complete solutions including finance with Coscharis Mobility, the exclusive representative of Sixth in Nigeria. “With our new partner, we are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and competitive after-sale solutions through dedicated facilities for sales, service, and parts. We believe Coscharis will represent our brand in the best possible way in Nigeria.”
General Manager, Marketing and Communications, Coscharis Group, Abiona Babarinde, spoke on the record of the brand and they decided to bring the trucks to the fair.
He said, “With Ford Trucks’ almost 60 years of experience in truck manufacturing and product development for international markets, we are glad to announce the confidence Ford Trucks reposed in us to represent them in Nigeria. Being part of the Auto fair is a strategic move to showcase what Ford Trucks and Coscharis have on offer in order to jointly delight the heavy duty truck customer.”
A statement by Coscharis also listed a range of vehicles being produced by Ford Trucks such as tractors, construction trucks and distribution trucks weighing over 16 tons.
It added, “Our 2019 International Truck of the Year (IToY) award-winning F-MAX has brought critical acclaim and high global demand.
“Ford commercial vehicles’ proven track record of quality, durability and efficiency underpins Ford Trucks’ international product strategy. At Ford Trucks, we combine more than half a century of design and production experience with expertise in market-specific product development, to engineer the main components of our vehicles, including the all-new engines.”

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NADDC Pushes Affordable Auto Loans to Boost Vehicle Ownership, More Jobs

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September 21, 2026

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The National Automotive Design and Development Council has called for far-reaching reforms in vehicle financing to make car ownership more affordable while boosting local vehicle assembly, job creation and industrial development.

The Council said a properly structured financing system could turn vehicle credit from a mere consumer lending product into a major economic tool for expanding productive mobility and strengthening Nigeria’s automotive value chain.

Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Joseph Oluwemimo Osanipin, stated this in an address delivered on his behalf by the Council’s Principal Information Officer, Tanko Kyumnom, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Auto Sectoral Group Symposium in Lagos.

The symposium, held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Henry Fajemirokun Hall of LCCI, was themed: “From Subsidy to Credit: Can Vehicle Financing Replace Fuel Subsidy as Nigeria’s Mobility Equaliser?”
Osanipin said the growing cost of mobility had made it necessary to explore financing models that would enable individuals, businesses and transport operators to acquire vehicles without bearing the full cost of ownership upfront.

According to him, spreading vehicle payments over an agreed period could provide a more sustainable pathway to vehicle acquisition, provided that the financing products are affordable, accessible and structured around the economic realities of Nigerian consumers.

He, however, cautioned that simply making credit available would not be enough.
“Vehicle financing offers a more sustainable approach by enabling individuals, businesses and transport operators to acquire vehicles and pay for them over time,” Osanipin stated.
The NADDC DG said the bigger opportunity lies in linking vehicle financing with the growth of locally assembled and Nigerian-made vehicles.

He explained that increased access to credit for locally produced vehicles could generate wider economic benefits by stimulating demand for domestic assembly, supporting component manufacturers, creating jobs and strengthening local supply chains.

Osanipin therefore urged stronger collaboration among government institutions, financial institutions, vehicle manufacturers and other stakeholders in designing financing schemes capable of supporting both mobility access and automotive industrialisation.

The NADDC boss identified affordable vehicle loans, leasing arrangements, fleet financing, credit guarantees and appropriate interest-rate support as mechanisms that could broaden access to vehicle ownership and productive mobility.

lt also stressed the need for repayment structures that take into account the earning patterns and business realities of Nigerians, particularly transport operators and small businesses whose vehicles are directly linked to their income-generating activities.

Osanipin maintained that the objective should extend beyond increasing the number of vehicles on Nigerian roads.
“The goal is not simply to put more vehicles on Nigerian roads. It is to ensure that Nigerians can access productive mobility without placing an unsustainable burden on government finances or household incomes,” he said.

According to him, a properly structured automotive financing system could create a stronger connection between mobility, economic inclusion and domestic vehicle production.

“With the right policies and partnerships, vehicle financing can become a powerful instrument for mobility, economic inclusion and automotive industrial development,” Osanipin added.

The NADDC’s position places vehicle financing within the broader effort to build a sustainable automotive ecosystem in Nigeria—one in which access to credit supports vehicle users while also creating stronger demand for local assembly, components and associated automotive services.

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Jetour T1 Storms Abuja as Automaker Accelerates Nigeria Expansion

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Jetour T1 Set to debut in Abuja as Expansion Gains Momentum

Following a successful debut in Lagos, Jetour Nigeria will host the Jetour Experience Abuja from September 22 to 24, 2026, positioning its all-new T1 model as a major competitor in the country’s growing adventure SUV market.

The three-day event in the Federal Capital Territory will give prospective buyers and motoring enthusiasts direct access to product demonstrations, expert-led technical sessions, and hands-on test drives.

“Strong participation, extensive test drives, and significant sales enquiries at the Lagos edition, coupled with growing demand from Abuja residents, influenced the decision to bring the experience to the nation’s capital,” the company said in a statement. The show holds at Maha Event Centre, Area 8, Garki.

To support its growing national footprint, Jetour Nigeria has established a network of seven accredited dealers: Elizade Nigeria Limited, New Era AutoVehicle Services Limited, Kojo Motors, Germaine Auto Centre, Tab Autos Limited, R.T. Briscoe Motors, and Mandilas Autos. The partnerships cover retail sales, genuine spare parts supply, and comprehensive after-sales maintenance.

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Abuja Demand Rises as Jetour Brings X70 Plus Experience to FCT

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September 20, 2026

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Abuja Demand Rises as Jetour Brings X70 Plus Experience to FCT

Jetour Nigeria is taking its seven-seater X70 Plus SUV to Abuja as rising interest from motorists in the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring states fuels the brand’s latest push to deepen its presence across Nigeria.

The X70 Plus will headline the Jetour Experience Abuja, holding from September 22 to 24 at Maha Event Centre, Area 8, Garki, following the strong response recorded during the Lagos edition, where motorists turned out for test drives and made enquiries about Jetour models.

The Abuja activation is designed to give prospective buyers direct access to the X70 Plus and other models, with opportunities to test-drive the vehicles, engage product specialists and experience their technology, safety and comfort features.

The X70 Plus is positioned as a family-oriented SUV, offering seven-seat capacity and a range of features targeted at customers seeking comfort, technology and practicality.

The SUV is available with 1.5-litre and 1.6-litre turbocharged engine options, with outputs of up to 145kW and 290Nm of torque, paired with a dual-clutch automatic transmission.