Aliko Dangote
Source: Africa Publicity
In a significant boost to Nigeria’s automotive industry, Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) has begun assembling the Peugeot 3008 GT, a globally acclaimed SUV, at its state-of-the-art assembly plant in Kaduna.
The Peugeot 3008 GT, equipped with a high-performance 1.6-liter turbo engine, expands DPAN’s existing lineup and marks a major milestone in Dangote’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s auto industry.
This development follows Peugeot’s first assembly of the 3008 model in Africa, which took place in Ghana in 2022. The assembly was carried out at the Silver Star Auto-owned Tema Assembly Plant, a result of a partnership between Citroën, Peugeot, and Silver Star Auto.
DPAN, a joint venture with Stellantis Group, the Kano and Kaduna state governments, and Dangote Industries, began operations in 2022 and has since expanded its lineup to include the Landtrek pickup, 3008, 5008, and the latest 508 models.
The company operates from the Greenfield Ultima Assembly Plant in Kaduna, with a daily capacity of 120 vehicles. Dangote has also expanded into commercial vehicles with the launch of the Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Ltd (DSWAL) CKD plant in Lagos.
The local vehicle assembly market in Nigeria has received a significant boost from key players like Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Stallion Group, Nord, and Dangote Group, increasing domestic production capacity and enhancing the country’s automotive industry.
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