CrediCorp, NADDC launch scheme to enable Nigerians purchase locally-assembled vehicles

The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have launched a N20 billion consumer credit fund to enable Nigerians to purchase locally assembled vehicles.

CreditCorp disclosed this in a post on X on Thursday.

It noted that the initiative was unveiled during a signing event that brought together Nigeria’s leading automobile manufacturers, including Innoson, Nord, CIG (GAC), PAN, Mikano, Jets, NEV (electric), and DAG.

“The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have kicked off the first phase of a consumer credit fund enabling Nigerians to purchase locally-assembled automobiles,” the post read.

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“This takes place at the signing event featuring Nigeria’s leading local automobile manufacturers including; Innoson, Nord, CIG (GAC), PAN, Mikano, Jets, NEV (electric), DAG.

“The targeted initiative empowers Nigerians with credit to own new automobiles (cars, tricycles, motorbikes) while growing Nigeria’s automotive industry.”

The corporation said the automotive industry is one of the five key focus areas under its project S.C.A.L.E (securing consumer access for local enterprises).

By: Babajide Okeowo

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