Kojo dedicates recognition to customers, product quality

….Assembly plant in Nigeria ready soon

Passengers travelling with the luxury coach buses in Nigeria and to other African countries are guaranteed exciting days, weeks, months, and years ahead with the Yutong brand following the “Luxury Coach Of The Year” given to Yutong at the last NAJA Awards 2024.

The NAJA Awards is an annual event organised by journalists in print, electronic, and online media platforms covering the automotive industry under the aegis of the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA).

Commenting on the prestigious award, Ikenna Oguegbu, founder/chairman of Kojo Motors Nigeria Limited, said that the award is a clear testimony of the product quality of the Yutong brand and the number one leader in that segment globally.

Oguegbu dedicated the awards to the company’s ever-loyal transport companies for their patronage and acceptance of the brands with a promise to continually create more value in the automobile industry in Nigeria.

“There can’t be another best way to end the business year 2024 than with this prestigious award despite the teething business challenges of 2024 and more importantly that, the awards are coming from a very credible stakeholder like the automotive media.

Some of the many transport companies that have the Yutong luxury coach and other models are Chisco Transport, GUO, and Ekeson while Edison Transport has over 50 units of the 12-meter sizes.

Other transport operators enjoying returns on investment by using the Yutong buses are Ifesinachi, and Ifeanyi Chukwu while new customers are Libra Motors, Bonny Way Okeyson, Nigerian Customs, and Delta Line.

Also reacting to the award, Damien Li, head of Nigerian representative of Yutong Automotive group in China thanked the Nigerian Automotive Journalists for this platform.

“This award is a recognition of Yutong luxury passenger buses, which is also the choice of customers and passengers, and we believe that this choice is correct and worthwhile.

“This award is also heavy, because it is a responsibility, and we need to provide better products and services to our customers with a more responsible attitude,” Li said.

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Responding to the future business of Yutong brand in Nigeria, he declared that Nigeria is a large country with a population of more than 200 million people and one of the largest economies in Africa, with large demand and huge potential for automotive markets.

Checks reveal that, since Yutong entered Nigeria in 2008, the flourishing automaker has supplied more than 1,400 buses to the Nigerian market, including luxury buses, city buses, school buses, and commuter buses, with power types including pure electric, CNG, and diesel versions.

“After the removal of the fuel subsidy, we predicted a significant increase in both public and long-distance passenger transport.

“Nigeria has always been one of the important markets for Yutong, which not only focuses on providing comfortable and durable long-distance luxury buses but is also committed to promoting urban buses under the president’s initiative for the future of clean energy CNG public transportation,” Li said.

He promised that Yutong would take Nigeria as one of the important markets and develop vehicles suitable for Nigeria.

“We are also working with local partners to explore local assembly methods to develop more talent for the Nigerian automotive industry.

“Together, we will provide a full range of solutions for people’s mobility and contribute to public transportation in the Nigerian market,” Li said.

He declared that the market is fair and open as a result of market choice, and people want advantageous products like the ZK6128H model which is Yutong’s new star luxury coach in Africa.

The model is known for its comfort and durability, which gives passengers a better riding experience and also makes operators more worry-free with stability and durability.

“The fair and open market environment allows Yutong products to be seen by more customers, and will live up to expectations and continue to bring more customized products to Nigerian customers,” Li said.

Yutong’s vision is not only to provide high-quality products and services, but also to work with local partners to contribute to the development of Nigeria’s automotive industry.