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He was born in 1961 in Umudim, Nnewi,in Anambra State. He is the last of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Chukwuma Mojekwu of Uru-Umudim Nnewi, in Anambra State. After his education, he started trading in spare parts under the name Innoson Nigeria Ltd in 1981.<\/p>\n
20 Facts about Innoson \u2013 Dr Innocent Chukwuma<\/h2>\n
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- His company is next after Leventis and Boulos Enterprises in assembling branded motorcycles in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Chukwuma loves playing tennis as a form of relaxation and he is married to Mrs. Ebele Chukwuma and they are blessed with children.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- His business has expanded into four manufacturing companies namely: Innoson Nigeria Limited Nnewi, manufacturers of motorcycles, tri-cycles, spare parts and accessories; Innoson Tech. & Industries Co. Ltd Enugu, manufacturers of Household and Industrial Plastics, Health & Safety accessories, Storage containers, Fixtures & Fittings, Electrical components & accessories;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Nnewi, manufacturers of Capacity City bus, Mini & Midi buses, Pick-Up trucks and Garbage Collecting vehicles; General Tyres & Tubes Co. Ltd Enugu, manufacturers of Tyres and Tubes. The vehicles in IVM fleet range from cars, trucks, SUVs, compactors, etc .<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Presently, the company has made in-road into some African countries such as Ghana, Sierra Leone, Chad, Niger, Togo.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- As the first indigenous motor manufacturing company in Nigeria,Innoson says he wanted to prove that Nigerians can do it. This he says has been proved. According to him, the inspiration to go into vehicle manufacturing was drawn from a desire to see Nigerians drive new cars.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- According to him in an interview with Vanguard he says \u201cNigeria has become a dumping ground for second hand cars. I know it was the high price of new vehicles that made Nigerians resort to patronising old vehicles, but since we decided to manufacture the vehicles here, the price is affordable, and our people can drive new vehicles again,\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- When the car manufacturing company<\/a> began, Innoson faced a lot of challenges because some people felt it will not work, but today, he is the first black man to embark on such a venture. Due to his group of manufacturing companies, he has ensured employment of more than 7,400 Nigerians who work in the company\u2019s factory and are all on his payroll.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Due to his outstanding contributions to the development of Nigeria, he has been given several awards both locally, Nationally and internationally.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- In November, 2013, Innoson was made Deputy Chairman, Board of Trustees, National Coalition for Jonathan\/Sambo Presidency. He was made the honorary Life Vice President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry<\/a>, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) on November 23, 2013; Ambassador for Peace by St. Andrews Anglican Church, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, April, 2012;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Entrepreneur of the Year by Wesley University of Science and Technology, Akure, Ondo State, March 2012. He was also given the Most Outstanding Indigenous Entrepreneur in the Manufacturing Sector by Enugu Cham<\/li>\n
- He was also given the Most Outstanding Indigenous Entrepreneur in the Manufacturing Sector by Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) in January 2012; National Council Member, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. He was Conferred the National Honour of the Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) on November 2011 by His Excellency, President Goodluck Jonathan;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Innoson has been Awarded Doctorate Degree in Business Administration (DBA) by Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu in November 2011 amongst several other awards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- During an interview, he recalls how the whole success story started. This is what he said: \u201cI started as a small business man dealing on spare parts at Nnewi. At that time, people were bringing only second hand motorcycles to Nigeria, and I felt there should be a way to reduce the price of the new ones, so that people will be interested enough to buy new ones, rather than the second hand motorcycles. \u201cI travelled overseas and found out that there were four companies importing motorcycles into Nigeria. First was Leventis that was bringing the Honda brand, the second company was Yamaco that was bringing Yamaha, the other company was Bolus that was bringing Suzuki and the fourth was CFAO that was bringing moblet. \u201cThese were the companies that were dealing on motorcycle in Nigeria, and my company was the next one. So when I went there, I discovered that when they brought the motorcycles in crate and each crate contained one motorcycle which took a lot of space and you can put about 40 units in one 40ft container. In one container with 40 units of motorcycles in a 40ft container, the motorcycle will become expensive. So after evaluating it, I went to overseas and packed 200 units in one 40ft container and my price came down by 40%. Of course, this was cheaper.\u201d <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- During an interview, he recalls how the whole success story started. This is what he said: \u201cI started as a small business man dealing on spare parts at Nnewi. At that time, people were bringing only second hand motorcycles to Nigeria, and I felt there should be a way to reduce the price of the new ones, so that people will be interested enough to buy new ones, rather than the second hand motorcycles. \u201cI travelled overseas and found out that there were four companies importing motorcycles into Nigeria. First was Leventis that was bringing the Honda brand, the second company was Yamaco that was bringing Yamaha, the other company was Bolus that was bringing Suzuki and the fourth was CFAO that was bringing moblet. \u201cThese were the companies that were dealing on motorcycle in Nigeria, and my company was the next one. So when I went there, I discovered that when they brought the motorcycles in crate and each crate contained one motorcycle which took a lot of space and you can put about 40 units in one 40ft container. In one container with 40 units of motorcycles in a 40ft container, the motorcycle will become expensive. So after evaluating it, I went to overseas and packed 200 units in one 40ft container and my price came down by 40%. Of course, this was cheaper.\u201d <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Innoson has been Awarded Doctorate Degree in Business Administration (DBA) by Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu in November 2011 amongst several other awards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- In November, 2013, Innoson was made Deputy Chairman, Board of Trustees, National Coalition for Jonathan\/Sambo Presidency. He was made the honorary Life Vice President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry<\/a>, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) on November 23, 2013; Ambassador for Peace by St. Andrews Anglican Church, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, April, 2012;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Due to his outstanding contributions to the development of Nigeria, he has been given several awards both locally, Nationally and internationally.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- When the car manufacturing company<\/a> began, Innoson faced a lot of challenges because some people felt it will not work, but today, he is the first black man to embark on such a venture. Due to his group of manufacturing companies, he has ensured employment of more than 7,400 Nigerians who work in the company\u2019s factory and are all on his payroll.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- According to him in an interview with Vanguard he says \u201cNigeria has become a dumping ground for second hand cars. I know it was the high price of new vehicles that made Nigerians resort to patronising old vehicles, but since we decided to manufacture the vehicles here, the price is affordable, and our people can drive new vehicles again,\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- As the first indigenous motor manufacturing company in Nigeria,Innoson says he wanted to prove that Nigerians can do it. This he says has been proved. According to him, the inspiration to go into vehicle manufacturing was drawn from a desire to see Nigerians drive new cars.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Presently, the company has made in-road into some African countries such as Ghana, Sierra Leone, Chad, Niger, Togo.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Nnewi, manufacturers of Capacity City bus, Mini & Midi buses, Pick-Up trucks and Garbage Collecting vehicles; General Tyres & Tubes Co. Ltd Enugu, manufacturers of Tyres and Tubes. The vehicles in IVM fleet range from cars, trucks, SUVs, compactors, etc .<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- His business has expanded into four manufacturing companies namely: Innoson Nigeria Limited Nnewi, manufacturers of motorcycles, tri-cycles, spare parts and accessories; Innoson Tech. & Industries Co. Ltd Enugu, manufacturers of Household and Industrial Plastics, Health & Safety accessories, Storage containers, Fixtures & Fittings, Electrical components & accessories;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Chukwuma loves playing tennis as a form of relaxation and he is married to Mrs. Ebele Chukwuma and they are blessed with children.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n