Sani to Dangote Peugeot Auto: Kaduna is investment-friendly
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has promised to support the Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited(DPAN) because Kaduna is the second subnational in the Ease of Doing Business ranking in Nigeria.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has promised to support the Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited(DPAN) because Kaduna is the second subnational in the Ease of Doing Business ranking in Nigeria.
The governor made this commitment when the management of DPAN visited him.
He pledged his administration’s support for the company because of its strategic importance in job creation and poverty alleviation.
He further said his administration’s support is also very necessary because of Kaduna State’s equity in the automobile company.
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‘’As of today, we are holding about 11.7 per cent equity in Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited and that is the reason as a government, we will do everything to ensure the success of this very important initiative.
‘’As the host community, our people are benefiting tremendously in terms of job opportunities. There are about 1,000 people working there and there are several others benefiting from indirect jobs,’’ he added.
Sani also pointed out: ‘’Kaduna State government is second in Nigeria in Ease Of Doing Business. And that is the reason why, virtually every investor wants to come to invest in Kaduna.’’
‘’We are also building the biggest ultra-modern bus terminal in the whole of Nigeria.
‘’We already have two other bus terminals; one has been completed and the second one is at about 95 percent completion. In the next two months, we will invite you for the ground breaking of our Bus Rapid Transit(BRT), which will be the second outside Lagos.
‘’Kaduna State has generated about $3.5 billion worth of both local and foreign investments. Today, about $743 million has already been actualized and $ 2.76 billion is in the pipeline.’’
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Earlier, the Managing Director of DPAN, Ibrahim Issa Gachi, pleaded with Sani to promote and prioritise ‘’DPAN’s locally assembled vehicles within the state’s official fleet and public service operations’’
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He also pleaded that the governor should advocate the adoption of DPAN’s locally assembled vehicles across other state governments and to support ‘’strategic collaboration on mass transit and mobility initiatives utilising our vehicle range.’’
Gachi said DPAN plans to expand its presence in the Nigerian market by introducing additional brands, including Citroën, Fiat, and Leapmotor in 2027.
‘’This expanded portfolio will cover a broad spectrum of mobility solutions, ranging from saloon cars and SUVs to mass transit buses for both intercity and intracity operations, as well as micro mobility options.
‘’The lineup will feature diverse powertrain technologies, including petrol, diesel, and CNG-powered internal combustion engines, alongside fully electric vehicles.
‘’In addition, we intend to introduce Range-Extended Electric Vehicles (REEVs), an advanced category of electric vehicles primarily driven by an electric motor, complemented by a small internal combustion engine that functions solely as a generator to recharge the battery when required,’’ he added.
The MD also invited the governor to accept ‘’to unveil the 2026 Peugeot models at our facility at a convenient date within the next four weeks.’’
