Peter Okoye, PBA Journalism Mentee
Skyewise Group, one of the leading auto brands in Nigeria at the weekend unveiled a state-of-the-art automobile showroom in the highbrow Maitama area of Abuja, making instant sales of exotic cars worth over N400m.
The ceremony attracted high-profile personalities in the automobile industry, top business executives, politically exposed persons and high-rated entertainers in a magnificent atmosphere.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn his speech, the chairman of Skyewise Group, Amb. Usman Sarki hailed the company’s customers for their patriotism and patronage over the years, assuring that the unveiling of the showroom is part of renewed efforts to serve them even better.
He added that a board meeting was earlier held by the management and there was discussion on the modalities to offer incentives to customers and easy payment plans and other packages to reward customers’ loyalty.
Also speaking t the event, the company’s Group Managing Director, Dr Elvis Abuyere, expressed concern over some avoidable challenges confronting the auto industry in the country which according to him has contributed to the high cost of cars in Nigeria.
According to him, high customs duties, Importation costs and the bad state of the roads, among others remain some of the bottlenecks the industry faces.
Abuyere said: “our organisation has something for every category of income earners in its various car stands in Abuja and across the country apart from what is contained in the showroom, urging low and middle-income earners to make use of its array of brands to fulfil their automobile needs.
He, however, urged the federal government to consider a downward review of customs duties on the import of cars so that ordinary Nigerians can afford decent cars.
The Group Managing Director noted that the bad state of the Nigerian roads also affects the durability of some of the brands in its showroom, and appealed for genuine action to be taken on the infrastructural development, especially roads.
He, however, assured that the organisation will uphold its dignity and trust for which it has been known over the years, urging individuals and organisations to make Skyewise Group their brand of choice.
The high-profile guests took their turns to inspect the brands in the auto showroom.
Meanwhile, there was special recognition to successful industry players in the sector like Coscharis Motors, Kefiano Motors etc
Other high-profile persons who attended the event include Ibidapo Lawal, the CEO Neveah Limited, Seun Okinbaloye, Channels Television’s Political Correspondent, Amb. Stephanie Nnadi, Chief Executive Officer, One Percent International Management, Patrick Obi-Akatchak, MD/CEO Gadol Financial Services LTD, Dr Okiti, MD of BusinessDay among others.
Comedians like Koboko Master, Ben 200, MC Papi, Hot Kid among others entertained the guests.
