Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has revealed the Innoson vehicle as his official vehicle, fulfilling a promise he made.
Before his inauguration, Mr Soludo stated that as part of his administration’s goal to promote local companies, he would only deploy Innoson vehicles built in Anambra State as official government vehicles.
Mr Soludo arrived at Government House, Awka, in a black Innoson SUV shortly before his inauguration.
Mr Soludo later stated in his inauguration address that he wanted to make a statement with his purchase of Innoson vehicles as well as his patronage of other local items.
“When you see me in Innoson vehicles or in my Akwete dress with a pair of shoes made in Ogbunike/Nkwelle Ezunaka and Onitsha, we are making a statement,” he said
He said he would open up the local economy by bringing the world to Anambra and also taking Anambra to the world.
He said the light refreshment to be served after his inauguration would be Abacha from Umunze, Ukwa from Isuofia, Anambra rice with ofe akwu, nkwu enu from Awgbu, ngwo from Awa and Oba, and malt and bottled water from Onitsha.
“As part of our “made in Anambra”, cultural renaissance and healthy living agenda, when you come to the Governor’s Lodge or attend any state government’s function, be sure to be served only “Made in Anambra”.
“If you can produce it in Anambra, I will be your chief marketing officer, provided that your standard meets the “Anambra standard”—which is excellence. The Anambra State Government will only patronize Made in Anambra products and services unless such goods or services are not currently made in Anambra, then made in Nigeria, Africa, etc, in that sequence,” Mr Soludo said.