Suzuki By CFAO slashes prices of Grand Vitara GL, GLX SUVs, EECO van in promotional campaign

Suzuki by CFAO has commenced a nationwide promotional campaign, slashing prices of three outstanding models in a move to give Nigerians an opportunity to own durable, fuel-efficient and stylish Suzuki vehicles at affordable rate.
The fast-growing automobile dealership in Nigeria says in a statement that the limited-time offer also comes with added benefits designed to maximise customer value and return on investment.
The three models, Suzuki Grand Vitara GL, Grand Vitara GLX, and the Suzuki Eeco van, come with exclusive incentives such as one-year free service and free registration, apart from the price slash.
General Manager of Suzuki by CFAO, Madam Aissatou Diouf, says, “The Suzuki brand under CFAO remains committed to delivering affordability, innovation, and reliability to its customers.
“We encourage potential buyers to take advantage of this offer before it ends. Customer feedback continues to reinforce Suzuki’s reputation for quality, fuel efficiency, and overall satisfaction.”
The auto firm says the promotional offer allows customers to drive home the Suzuki Grand Vitara GL for ₦46 million, instead of ₦48 million, while the Grand Vitara GLX is currently available at ₦53 million, down from 55 million, and the Suzuki EECO van for ₦19.5 million, down from ₦23 million.

Grand Vitara GLX
This is a feature-packed SUV with a robust design, sophisticated styling, and cutting-edge technology.
It comes equipped with 1.5L, 2WD automatic transmission (FS), panoramic sunroof, power door mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels, 9-inch touchscreen audio system, 360-degree camera, outstanding fuel efficiency of just 4-5 litres per 100km.

Grand Vitara GL
This variant features a 1.5L engine, 2WD automatic transmission (FS), power door mirrors, alloy wheels, and fabric seats while maintaining the same remarkable fuel efficiency as the GLX.

Suzuki Eeco van

This is for businesses and entrepreneurs seeking affordability and efficiency.
It is a versatile and reliable vehicle, perfect for a practical and affordable transportation solution.
It is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine and delivers 54 kW (73hp) of power and 101 Nm of torque;
5-speed manual transmission.
Its other features are exceptional fuel economy of just 4-5 litre per 100km; low maintenance costs and practical features such as manual air conditioning, park assist, and fabric seats.
Basic safety features, including seatbelts, a driver-side airbag, and an audio system with AM/FM radio and USB connectivity are available.

Exterior features
Compact design: The Eeco Panel van has a compact design, making it easy to maneuver in tight spaces.
Sliding doors: The van features sliding doors on both sides, providing easy access to the cargo area.
Rear door: The rear door is designed for easy loading and unloading of cargo.

Interior features
Spacious cargo area: The Eeco Panel van has a spacious cargo area, perfect for carrying goods, equipment, or tools.
Vinyl flooring: The cargo area features vinyl flooring, making it easy to clean and maintain.
Tie-down points: The van has tie-down points to secure cargo and prevent shifting during transport.

Safety
Driver airbag: The Eeco comes equipped with a driver airbag for added safety.
Seatbelts: The van features seatbelts for the driver and passengers.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS): The Eeco has ABS to prevent wheel lock-up during hard braking.

Comfort/convenience features
Manual air conditioning: The van which can accommodate 5 to 7 passengers features manual air conditioning for added comfort.
Power steering; The van features power steering for easy maneuverability.
The auto firm notes that this is a golden opportunity to own a Suzuki vehicle at an unbeatable price and urged interested people to visit any Suzuki by CFAO dealership nationwide to take advantage of this limited-time offer before it runs out.

Six-month car fueling, other prizes for visitors at 2025 Lagos Motor Fair/Autoparts Expo

As the countdown begins for the 2025 edition of the Lagos Motor Fair/Autoparts Expo, the organisers, BKG Exhibitions Limited, have announced a number of amazing prizes for visitors to the fair.

A six-month fueling of car will be offered as a grand prize apart from daily gift items including new batteries lined for visitors.

The event is slated to hold between 12 and 14 March, 2025 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos with the auto parts conference as part of the innovation this year.

Chairman of the Organising Committee for the show, Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Agwu, disclosed this in a new flyer released to the public.

Agwu, who doubles as the managing director of BKG Exhibitions, said, “The fair will be a landmark and a benchmark in auto show business in the entire West African sub-region.

“The all-inclusive event has been packaged to ensure that all stakeholders have a rewarding experience.

“This edition will feature a maiden one-day Autoparts Markets Leaders’ Conference/Summit, where papers on topical issues in the automotive business in Nigeria will be delivered by experts drawn from diverse fields related to the industry.

“It is geared towards making the event an all-round and encompassing automotive show.”

The aim of this novel conference, according to him, is to help in forging a united front amongst the traders and other stakeholders in the production, importation, distribution and sale of automotive component parts in the Nigerian market, which incidentally controls most of the other markets in Sub-Sahara Africa.

Agwu gave the theme of the conference/summit as ‘Transforming the Automotive Component Parts Industry in Nigeria: Leadership Strategies for Growth and Sustainability’.

He said the conference would equally treat issues such as “Transforming the Automotive Component Parts Industry in Nigeria, challenges and opportunities”, “Building a Central Leadership for the Automotive Component Parts Markets in Nigeria for greater efficiency”, “Exploring Local Manufacturing to reduce Dependence on Imports”, and “Partnership with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) – Building relationship with local and foreign OEMs to ensure steady supply of quality parts”.

Other topics for discussion are “Negotiating Bulk purchase/agreement with manufacturers”, “Establishing trust and collaboration between distributors and OEMs”, and, “Effective Supply Chain Management in the Automotive Component Parts Industry”.

This exclusive gathering, he said, would also bring together key stakeholders from major markets in Nigeria to interact with each other to enhance the building of a central leadership for the automotive component parts in Nigeria for greater cohesion and efficiency and OEMs participating in the event.

He added that notable banks and insurance companies, major oil companies, manufacturers and dealers in auto-spare parts and accessories had booked to participate at the event.

Coscharis Group holds strategic retreat, promises to further deliver value for money  

Members of Board of Directors of all the companies within the Coscharis Group have resolved to further deliver value for money to their numerous customers.

This position came after brain-storming sessions at a two-day strategy retreat session on the various sectors where they operate within and outside Nigeria.

A statement by Abiona Babarinde, General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group listed the sectors as the Agro – Allied, Information Technology, Health, Beverages, Logistics/Leasing, Automotive, Property and Chemical & Allied with the promissory note to deliver total positive brand experience in 2025 and beyond.

Coscharis’ promise is to give top notch customer brand experience that will further endear all their brands represented in Nigeria to various customers across board.

Speaking at the retreat in Lagos, Chairman, Coscharis Group of Companies, Dr. Cosmas Maduka, CON charged the team to continually delight all customers by going extra mile to deliver the actual value for money as stated in the company’s pay off line.

“In the present dispensation where all the customers so demand is excellent service and value for their hard earned money, we do not have a choice rather than to go extra mile at all times not just to win a new customer but to retain them and earn their respect to naturally become our brand ambassadors.

“For us to remain an institution that is timeless in relevance as our vision, we have to constantly be driven by our brand promise to deliver value for money at all times in all our engagements with our customers in all ramifications especially in the ever dynamic business environment.”

Strategic topics with global best practices as business scenarios were discussed during the strategy sessions with respected scholars as guest speakers.

The respected Professor of Marketing from Lagos Business School, Professor Tayo Otubanjo, delivered an impactful lecture on ‘Strategic Product and Corporate Marketing in Economically Challenging Times’.

Sam Cookey Jnr, a change leadership consultant, gave a robust lecture on ‘Leading in turbulent times’.

The entire two day retreat was facilitated by another Scholar in person of Dr. Franklin Ngwu, an Economist, Associate Professor in Strategy, Governance and Risk Management with the Lagos African University), Lagos.

From the robust and engaging strategy sessions, the various board members resolved to lead their various companies to achieve the agreed strategic imperatives/actions for 2025 and beyond.

In his closing remarks to end the retreat, the Deputy Group Managing Director, Coscharis Group, Mr. Fred Amobi, charged the MDs of the various companies within the Group on the importance of ensuring that all the strategic imperatives and actions agreed during the retreat should be cascaded to their teams so that everyone would be fully aware of the focus which would make for successful implementation.

He said, “Strategy is absolutely nothing if it is not well executed because the execution is what makes it useful and impactful.

“I equally charge you all on the need for team work/spirit by building every member of your team as a business manager for them to take ownership of their various units of the business and not to work in silos.”

According to the statement, Coscharis Group remains a leading player in various key business sectors of the economy in Nigeria with a very strong master brand (Coscharis) presence that has a robust reputable portfolio representing globally respected iconic brands across all the business sector where they play.