Toyota Unveils First Vehicle From Lagos Factory

Toyota Nigeria Limited has recorded a breakthrough with the unveiling of its first locally-assembled vehicle in Lagos, a Hiace bus.

The Managing Director, Toyota Nigeria, Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo, said the new Hiace was assembled in the company’s plant in Lagos, built with 30,000-unit production capacity every year. He stated that the plant’s facility comprising two lines is expected to assemble mini buses, pickups and other light commercial vehicles.

Ade-Ojo said, “We need to introduce some changes to the plant so as to achieve efficiency in the operations. With the current economic situation, we are looking at starting the mass production in a couple of months.

“We are constantly training technicians and as far as the plant is concerned, we are assuring customers that we will continuously improve the assembling process of our vehicles to ensure that the vehicles meet international standards.”

The plant, which occupies a 40,000 square metre of land, was built to handle different models.

He said as soon as the mass production of vehicles commenced, there would be competitive prices for its products.