'I will use only made-in-Nigeria vehicles', says Minister of Science and Technology

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has pledged to use only made-in-Nigeria vehicles.

According to the minister, this is part of his decision to reduce the consumption of foreign goods, empower Nigerians, and improve the country's economy.

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He made this promise while meeting with members of the Joint Union Negotiating Council (Federal Ministry of Science& Tech. Chapter) in his office.

Dr. Onu went on to say that Nigeria will become a scientifically and technologically advanced country during the present administration.

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Vanguard reports that Innoson Motors and PAN Nigeria have been listed as the minister's preferred companies.

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Do you think the minister will keep his promise?

See Peugeot's ‘Made-In-Nigeria’ cars in the gallery above.