With its partnership with Chinese auto manufacturers, Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM) has disclosed that the Nigerian economy has greatly benefited. In an interview with media in Lagos, LSM Group Executive Director Mr. Taiwo Shittu said the company’s relationships with Asian companies had allowed for the import and assembly of commercial and heavy trucks that were both affordable and functional, which now serve a wide range of industries including oil and gas, construction, and transport companies. He added that the rising cost of European, American and Japanese automobiles was making them unaffordable for many Nigerian businesses but that the affordable Chinese substitutes were a welcome relief.
Doing business with Chinese people may be quite technical, according to Taiwo Shittu, but that’s where expertise is useful. When they are aware of someone’s diligence, a Chinese corporation might be fair to them. Therefore, he stated that they are fortunate to be promoting a very reputable brand (JAC) and that they honour the MOU they made. It used to be challenging to sell to other people because some Chinese corporations sold to them as dealers and also to consumers. However, they have now completely locked in their deal. Dealerships are respected by JAC, for instance. Some Nigerians who travelled to China to purchase JAC trucks got directed to them again.
Company plans for new phases and developments.
By mid-January 2023, they plan to deliver 48 Huanghai LSM pickups. More so, their facility is usually busy whenever visitors come by because they don’t simply sell; they also provide outstanding aftercare so that their clients experience fewer complaints with their vehicles and, as a result, return to them. Additionally, they operate two plants that are growing; one of the plants is located in Sagamu, Ogun State. There, construction has begun, and the first line is anticipated to be finished by the end of this year. There will be six lines, but they will do them one after another.
The Executive Director explained that the world economy had been in a horrible place but that legitimate companies wouldn’t close their doors but would instead come up with creative solutions to help revive the economy. He further stated that products like the JAC were capable of lasting 30 years or longer, citing the durability of the transmission, chassis and axles, which he referred to as “the life of the vehicle. Also, he believed that those older European brands still in existence today must have been rebuilt or had their engines replaced.
Quality, inexpensive trucks receive wide acceptance by people.
Furthermore, he emphasized that the vehicle’s structure, axle, and chassis are highly durable, the engine can always be changed, and it can be put back on the road. Endorsement is the most important factor in vehicle brands. Currently, JAC trucks are on par with European trucks regarding quality and upkeep. However, only a few individuals can afford the high price of a European truck. They have become too costly and challenging to turn a profit. People require inexpensive trucks, and they won’t want to spend N100 million or more on a truck travelling when that amount of money can buy three trucks.
Reiterating the market’s acceptance of JAC trucks, he said Chinese products have already flooded the market in Nigeria and are expected to stay because their quality has improved to nearly match the European standard. Further, the costs are quite reasonable. Almost all of the parts come from the same factories that supply the components for the major European brands. They’ve established themselves in China, and now most vehicle brands are basically of the same standard.
Lanre Shittu Motors’ newest models is the Huanghai LSM.
LSM is a commercial vehicle industry leader in Nigeria that imports and assembles Chinese-made parts, such as those made by JAC, XCMG, and Huanghai. One of Lanre Shittu Motors’ newest models is the Huanghai LSM. The auto assembly factory operated by the company is located in the highbrow industrial district of Amuwo Odofin in Lagos, and it is primarily staffed by Nigerian technicians and engineers. However, the plant also employs experts from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
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Well it’s a good thing the company is partnering with Chinese company. It will surely be beneficial to Nigerians. We should do more collaboration like this with abroad companies.
Lanre Shittu Motors has acknowledged that the Nigerian economy has tremendously benefited as a result of its relationship with Chinese vehicle producers.
LSM partnership with Chinese benefits Nigeria. The company’s relationships with Asian companies will allowed for the import and assembly of commercial and heavy trucks that were both affordable prices
Because of the company’s links with businesses in Asia, it was able to import and assemble commercial and heavy trucks that were both reasonably priced and capable of doing their intended tasks.
The ever-increasing prices of European, American, and Japanese automobiles were making them expensive for many enterprises in Nigeria; nevertheless, the relatively low prices of their Chinese counterparts were a pleasant and much-needed respite.
Although conducting business with Chinese people might be rather complicated at times, this is exactly when knowledge comes in handy.
JAC has a high level of esteem for dealerships. Some Nigerians who went to China to buy JAC trucks were sent back to their country to complete the transaction.
The market in Nigeria has already been saturated with products from China, and this trend is likely to continue because the quality of Chinese goods has recently been comparable to that of European goods.
From the very beginning, the purpose of this initiative was to bring together all of the various government entities in Nigeria that are responsible for identification in some form or another.
The people of Nigeria would unquestionably benefit from this. We ought to engage in greater partnership of this kind with businesses in other countries.
LSM partnership with Chinese has indeed benefited most Nigerians because of the cheaper cost of their vehicle compare to other countries. It is a revolution
This is a nice collaboration with Chinese company which will benefit our country we should be engaging in this kind relationship for the progress of the country development
In the pass and recently LSM was known for their trucks shipped from Chinese which due the partnership created between them. We have benefited from their relationship.
This is a good development in the automobile industry.Nigeria likes ride alot and this will really boost the economy tremendously and also help people looking for job.
LSM partnership with Chinese benefits Nigeria. I will urge more collaborations like this. It will will surely be beneficial to Nigerians.
Nigeria gains from Chinese LSM collaboration. Because of the firm’s partnerships in Asia, it is able to import and assemble commercial and heavy trucks at competitive pricing.
Knowledge is really useful in situations like these because, even if doing business with Chinese people might be rather challenging at times, you can still be successful if you have it.
Indisputable advantage to the people of Nigeria will result from this. We need to collaborate more closely with companies from other countries.
This partnership with a Chinese firm will be very helpful to the United States, and it’s something we should pursue.
Nigeria benefits from the LSM connection with China. Affordably priced commercial and heavy trucks were imported and assembled thanks to the company’s connections with Asian businesses.
The Executive Director explained that although the global economy had been in a terrible state, legitimate businesses would not shut down but instead would come up with innovative solutions to help the economy recover.