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Passengers travelling with the luxury buses within Nigeria and to other African countries have been assured of exciting times ahead with Yutong following the “Luxury Coach Of The Year’ won by the brand at the Nigeria Auto Journalists Awards (NAJA Awards 2024) in Lagos.
The NAJA Awards is an annual event organised by journalists in the print, electronic and online media platforms covering the automotive industry under the aegis of Nigeria Auto Journalists Association.
Commenting on the prestigious awards, the Founder/Chairman of Kojo Motors Nigeria Limited, Chief kenna Oguegbu, said that the honour is a clear testimony to the quality of the Yutong vehicles and its position as the leader in that segment globally.
The excited Kojo Motors CEO dedicated the awards to the ever loyal transport companies for their patronage and acceptance of the brand with a promise to continually create more value in the automobile industry in Nigeria.
In the words of the Kojo Motors boss, “Kojo Motors is presently building an auto assembly plant which is nearing completion and located at Anambra State. Our plan is that the plant will be rolling out different models of the Yutong luxury buses which will feed the Nigerian market. These buses will also be exported to other parts of Africa and even beyond”.
According to him, ‘’there can’t be another best way to end the business year 2024 than with this prestigious (NAJA) awards despite business challenges of the year 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, 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, the Nigerian Customs and Delta line.
Also reacting to the award, Damien Li, Head of the Nigerian representative office of Yutong Automotive group in China said, “First of all, thanks to 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”.
Responding to a question on the business outlook for the Yutong brand, he declared that Nigeria is a large country with a population of more than 200 million people and also one of the largest economies in Africa, with a large demand and huge potentials in the automotive markets.
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Checks reveal that, since Yutong entered Nigeria in 2008, the flourishing automaker has supplied more than 1,400 buses into the market, including luxury buses, city buses, school buses and commuter buses, etc., with power types including pure electric, CNG and diesel version.
According to Li, “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 the promotion of urban buses under the president’s initiative for the future of clean energy CNG public transportation”.
He promised that Yutong would, as always, 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”.
Answering questions on why a customer should choose Yutong over other competing luxury buses. Damien Li thanked customers for their recognition of the Yutong brand and the affirmation of the automaker’s products and service.
He declared that the market is fair and open, which is the result of market choice, and people want advantageous products like the ZK6128H model that is Yutong’s new star luxury coach in Africa.
The model is known for its comfort and durability, which can not only give passengers a better riding experience, but also make operators more worry-free with stability and durability.
In addition to the products’ quality, after-sales service is also an advantage Yutong users enjoy. Yutong’s engineers uphold a responsible attitude, shuttle to different places in Nigeria, to support Yutong’s customers.
“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 customised products to Nigerian customers”.
On Yutong’s long-term commitment to the Nigerian market, he emphasised that Nigeria has always been one of the important markets for the brand, which not only focuses on providing comfortable and durable long-distance luxury buses, but is also committed to the promotion of urban buses under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s clean energy (CNG) initiative for public transportation.
He assured that 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.
