Listen "Moments 002: Turning Passion into a Car Empire"
Episode Synopsis
In this Moment of Idea to Empire, we go under the hood with a visionary entrepreneur who’s redefining Nigeria’s automotive industry. From designing sleek sports cars to launching a full-scale manufacturing operation, this is the raw, unfiltered journey of turning passion into a thriving car empire.We explore how he’s balancing creativity with profitability, building eco-conscious vehicles, training local artisans, and bridging critical skill gaps in Nigeria's auto space. He also shares bold plans for a renewable-energy-powered bus factory and breaks down the government's CKD incentives for local assembly.This is more than just car talk, it’s a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and turning garage-built dreams into national infrastructure.Chapters00:00 – From Passion to Profit: The Car Dream Begins01:23 – How COVID-19 Impacted Auto Innovation02:31 – Thinking Bigger: Vision-Driven Manufacturing04:04 – Building Eco-Friendly Cars in Nigeria05:13 – Inside the Plans for a Sustainable Factory10:01 – Training Local Talent for the Auto Industry11:49 – Fixing the Skills Gap in Nigerian Manufacturing
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