The Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company has commended the governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah for his innovative, practical, and people-oriented governance model.
ANAMMCO stated that the governor’s commitment to job and wealth creation through strategic engagement with the private sector is second to none.
ANAMMCO’s Director of Corporate Services, Mr. Uche Okeke stated this at the unveiling ceremony of its latest product, the Matador Pickup truck at the just concluded 36th Enugu International Trade Fair, on Monday.
Okeke revealed that ANAMMCO, a major beneficiary of the governor’s patronage domestication, has benefited significantly from his policies.
He added that the refurbishment and re-engineering of the Coal City shuttle buses project showcase the governor’s ability to maximize available resources for cost-effectiveness.
He said, “This project has created both direct and indirect employment opportunities, provides skills development for youths, and has attracted investments to the state.
“I will not miss the opportunity of appreciating the commitment of His Excellency, Peter Mbah to the job and wealth creation through strategic engagement of the private sector.
“ANAMMCO is one the major beneficiaries of His Excellency’s patronage domestication. His steadfast stance on if it can be done in Enugu, why take it elsewhere, is uncommon in Nigeria.
The refurbishment and re-engineering of the Coal City shuttle buses project is a classic case of His Excellency’s masterclass in maximum utilization of available resources for cost-effectiveness.
The project is creating both direct and indirect employment, providing skills development for youths and attracting investment to the state.
“His leadership inspired us to boldly showcase the ANAMMCO brand as proudly Nigerian and a star of Enugu State.
ANAMMCO is an indigenous brand, not only in name but also in local production capacity. The sustained support of the government will bring to fruition shortly a wholesome technology transfer and development in the Nigerian automotive sector.”
The ANAMMCO Director added that Enugu is the home of ANAMMCO, stressing that it is always a pleasure to identify with anything Enugu.
He enthused, “This trade fair is special to us because it is the first time ANAMMCO is coming with its brand, which wasn’t the case in previous years.
The Matador pick-up is the first of others to follow from the ANAMMCO Motors products localization mandate.
It represents high performance with the trusted sturdy build of Dongfeng Automobile and is powered by the world-class engine technology of Mitsubishi engines.
“We are here to showcase the Matador to the state, citizens and residents, the business community, security agencies, the military and para-military.”
The Company’s General Manager (Sales), Mr. Olalekan Sanyaolu while highlighting the key features of the new vehicle that is offered in only 4×4 drive, revealed that the vehicle has both manual and automatic transmission versions.
Sanyaolu noted that the Matador pickup is an all-terrain vehicle designed to effortlessly navigate Nigeria’s on-road and off-road terrains.
He said, “Built with Nigeria in mind, the vehicle boasts a perfect balance of high performance and safety.
“The response to the new vehicle has been exciting, with a significant increase in exhibitors, existing customers and prospective customers trouping to ANAMMCO pavilion to check out the Matador.”
Sanyaolu expressed optimism about the future of the production and assembly of commercial vehicles business in Nigeria, citing the country’s major reliance on road transport for the movement of passengers, goods and services.continues to offer a wide range of services in the automotive industry of the Nigerian economy, including vehicle production, third-party assembly contracts, commercial vehicle sales, spare parts sales, vehicle refurbishments, workshop and field services, vehicle bodybuilding, training and consulting. These services guarantee market-leading uptime and the lowest operational costs.
