Billionaire, others set to buy Peugeot Nigeria

During the launch of the Bank of Industry youth empowerment scheme, Nasir el-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna state stated that is teaming up with the to purchase major shares of .

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According to , El-Rufai stated that bids have been submitted to the carmaker.

“We have submitted bids for the car maker … with Aliko Dangote on board together with BoI, Kebbi and Kaduna state; we are confident our bid will sail through,” El-Rufai said.

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Peugeot Nigeria assemble plant is located in Kaduna state. The plant has the capacity to assemple 240 cars daily.