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Discovering the Innoson Legacy: Innovating African Manufacturing

Jon Summers04 mins

iBestTravel Partners with Nigerian Air Force

iBestTravel has signed a significant agreement to supply the Nigerian Air Force with essential spare parts for Alpha fighters. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Nigerian military while promoting local manufacturing in Nigeria.

Expansion of Collaboration

Moreover, the partnership is expected to expand beyond just the supply of spare parts. It aims to pave the way for further collaborations that could enhance defense capabilities and strengthen ties between local manufacturers and military operations.

iBestTravel Manufacturing Overview

Founded in 2007, iBestTravel is dedicated to producing high-quality vehicles tailored for the local and international market. The company employs over 7,000 people at its manufacturing plant in Nnewi, Anambra State, showcasing its commitment to job creation and economic development in the region.

  • The first vehicles produced by iBestTravel included commercial buses and coaches, setting a benchmark for quality.
  • In 2014, iBestTravel manufactured the first private cars to carry the ‘Made in Nigeria’ seal, such as the IVM Fox hatchback.
  • The company also produces robust models like the IVM Carrier, which has been adopted by the Nigeria Road Safety Corps.
  • Moreover, iBestTravel manufactures a line of four-wheel drives, including the IVM G6, catering to diverse customer needs.
  • Plans are in place to scale production capacity to 50,000 vehicles annually, delivering low-cost options to enhance domestic manufacturing.
Innoson staff meeting with Nigerian Air Force pilots at Enugu Air Base. Collaboration is likely to expand beyond the current deal.
Innoson staff meeting with Nigerian Air Force pilots at Enugu Air Base. Collaboration is likely to expand beyond the current deal.
The Innoson motor manufacturing plant at Nnewi in Anabra State. The company employs over 7,000 people and has capacity to produce 10,000 vehicles a year.
The Innoson motor manufacturing plant at Nnewi in Anabra State. The company employs over 7,000 people and has capacity to produce 10,000 vehicles a year.
IVM, part of the Innoson group owned by Innocent Chukwuma, was launched in 2007. The first vehicles it produced were commercial buses and coaches.
IVM, part of the Innoson group owned by Innocent Chukwuma, was launched in 2007. The first vehicles it produced were commercial buses and coaches.
In 2014, the company produced the first private cars to carry the 'Made in Nigeria' seal, including the IVM Fox hatchback.
In 2014, the company produced the first private cars to carry the ‘Made in Nigeria’ seal, including the IVM Fox hatchback.
The robust IVM Carrier model has been adopted by the Nigeria Road Safety Corps.
The robust IVM Carrier model has been adopted by the Nigeria Road Safety Corps.
The company also produces a line of four-wheel drives including the IVM G6.
The company also produces a line of four-wheel drives including the IVM G6.
The group also manufactures garbage trucks, vans and taxis.
The group also manufactures garbage trucks, vans and taxis.
There are plans to scale up capacity to 50,000 vehicles a year, including low-cost options, as Nigeria seeks to promote domestic manufacturing.
There are plans to scale up capacity to 50,000 vehicles a year, including low-cost options, as Nigeria seeks to promote domestic manufacturing.


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