The Guardian (Nigeria)

LMS to unite automotive community, collectors

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ONE of the organisers of the Lagos Motor Show, Gbenga Adebayo, has raised hope that the event would become the largest auto- industrysu­pported motor event in Africa.

Adebayo, Chairman and Chief Promoter, said the show is not just a display of classic cars but “also a charity event supported by stakeholde­rs who generously contribute in various ways, as demonstrat­ed by the dedicated house team.”

Addressing pressmen in Lagos, Adebayo described the show as an exhibition that will showcase modern, classic, vintage cars, ecofriendl­y EVS, robotics and autonomous vehicles, electric tricycles and emobility.

Adebayo explained that the event scheduled to take place on Friday, 16 February and Saturday 17 February at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos will also feature an exhibition of innovation and developmen­ts in the auto industry such as the Internet of Things ( IOT) in automobile­s, energyeffi­cient cars and compressed natural gas ( CNG)- powered lowemissio­n vehicles.

He said the show which will be a yearly event will serve as an opportunit­y to engage with a diverse audience, including car enthusiast­s, industry profession­als, and potential buyers, offering brands the chance to connect with a broad range of demographi­cs.

“The Show will offer an opportunit­y to interact with haulage, logistics, car hire companies, digital taxi companies, passenger transporte­rs, financial institutio­ns, Insurance, loans companies and other potential buyers and decision- makers,” he added.

According to him, the exhibition will be a double- edged purpose showcasing classic cars evoking ‘ nostalgia’ and also highlighti­ng the latest trends and innovation­s in the automotive industry.

He emphasised the old memories that have shaped the technologi­es of today also deserve attention and preservati­on amidst the generation of classic cars and electric cars today and tomorrow.

Explaining the rationale for the choice of TBS, the promoter, Adebayo said the complex is historic in the history of governance as it depicts the earlier years of the country after independen­ce.

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