Honda Motor Corporation says it has started building cars in Nigeria by retooling part of its factory that previously made motorcycles.
The firm’s new chief executive, Takahiro Hachigo, disclosed this on Monday in Tokyo at his first news conference since becoming CEO.
Hachigo, who was named CEO in June this year, said the company, which began production this month planned to produce 1,000 of its annually at the plant.
The new chief executive said Honda would boost the production if the local market grows, adding that the plant would service other African countries. For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals accounts On Twitter - @Naijapals and Facebook - www.facebook.com/naijapals
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Posted: at 6-07-2015 09:03 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
moralemike07 at 6-07-2015 09:23 PM (9 years ago) (m)
Wow! Life goes on.
Posted: at 6-07-2015 09:23 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Originalsly at 7-07-2015 10:52 AM (9 years ago) (m)
Good thing? With little or no environmental laws or enforcement we should think about the harmful waste from such plants. When cancer, miscarriages, strange illnesses begin to befall those living in surrounding areas our eyes would be opened...maybe..then we will see how good it is.
Posted: at 7-07-2015 10:52 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
Which phyuking change? This government that has no cabinet on ground and not up to 100days in office has done what?? why are you guys hell bent on this cabinet thing as if everything depends on it. If Pmb can perform without them then so be it... #cutting costs
Posted: at 7-07-2015 09:27 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming