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Ford has produced its first ever vehicle at its own plant in Nigeria and this is a path breaking development that has certainly impacted the global automobile industry.
Ford has recently caused quite a stir in the global automotive industry by rolling out its first ever vehicle at the plant it has setup in Nigeria. This move has created ripples in the contemporary automobile industry. The facility will be accommodating a single shift and will be producing around 10 units every day for the Nigerian market at present. The facility will lead to the creation of approximately 180 direct and indirect jobs in the location.
Ford is immensely optimistic about this new Nigerian plant and this has been reiterated by the sub-Sahara chief executive at Ford, Jeff Nemeth as well. The job creation will certainly boost the local economy while the African market will be boosted by the introduction of pioneering Ford vehicles too. This move by Ford is being hailed as a game changer for the contemporary automobile industry at a global level and can definitely help Ford ramp up production along with overall brand value in offshore markets.