Innoson Chairman, Chukwuma Wins 2023 NAJA Auto Personality Award
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Chukwuma grabbed the award for the pioneering role he played in the manufacture of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles in Nigeria, among other remarkable achievements.
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He said: “I wholeheartedly on behalf of my boss and Chairman Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma accept this prestigious award for the manufacturing plant of the year. We are grateful for this honour and we would keep doing our best for our country to put her on the world map.