The factory, equipped with modern manufacturing technology, is expected to be completed within the next few months. Chukwuma reaffirmed his long-standing focus on domestic production, describing Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing as one of Africa’s largest private-sector employers. Innoson to train young NigeriansInnoson to train hundreds of Nigerian youths. [Photo by NICHOLE SOBECKI/AFP via Getty Images] BI AfricaBeyond vehicle production, the plant will host a technical training program to equip young Nigerians with hands-on industrial skills. He argued that skills development and job creation remain critical to reducing insecurity and strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base.

Source: The Guardian February 03, 2026 14:05 UTC