Uba Sani Promotes Kaduna as Investment Hub for Vehicles

During a courtesy call from the management of DPAN, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State asserted that the state is investment-friendly and committed to supporting companies that contribute to job creation and poverty alleviation. He disclosed that Kaduna State holds a 11.7% equity stake in Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited, underscoring the government's dedication to ensuring the success of local vehicle assembly initiatives.

Governor Sani noted that the state has attracted $3.5 billion worth of local and foreign investments, with $743 million already actualized and $2.76 billion in the pipeline. He also mentioned the construction of the largest ultramodern bus terminal in Nigeria and the upcoming groundbreaking for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Ibrahim Issa Gachi, the Managing Director of DPAN, urged the governor to prioritize local assembly vehicles in the state's public service fleet and expressed plans to expand DPAN's presence in the Nigerian market by introducing additional brands and electric vehicles by 2027.