…”This Recognition Will Drive Us to Greater Heights” — CEO Anselm Ilekuba
In a dazzling celebration of excellence and innovation, Cedric Masters Group, assemblers of the JIM-Isuzu Pickup brand in Nigeria, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the grand Motoringworld @ 30 Celebration and Awards Ceremony, carting home the highly coveted ‘Indigenous Auto Enterprise’ Award.
The prestigious honour was presented at the iconic MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, in recognition of the company’s remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s automotive industry through local vehicle assembly, job creation, investment, and the promotion of indigenous participation in the sector.
The glamorous event attracted an array of automotive heavyweights, policymakers, transport operators, manufacturers, dealers, and industry enthusiasts, all gathered to celebrate three decades of Motoringworld’s unwavering commitment to automotive journalism and industry development.
Chairman of the occasion and former FRSC Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, lauded stakeholders for their resilience and enduring contributions to Nigeria’s evolving mobility ecosystem.
In his response, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cedric Masters Group, Anselm Ilekuba, described the recognition as both an honour and a powerful call to do even more.
“At Cedric Masters we have received awards, but for Motoring World to recognize us with THE INDIGENOUS AUTO ENTERPRISE AWARD is an exceptional motivation because, as a major stakeholder in this industry, I understand the reputation of Motoring World in the Nigerian automotive industry over the past 30 years,” Ilekuba declared.
He stressed that the award would further energize the company to deepen investments in local vehicle assembly, technology transfer, skills acquisition, and the growth of indigenous automotive capabilities.
According to him, Cedric Masters Group remains firmly committed to supporting the Federal Government’s industrialization drive through sustained investments in automotive manufacturing and the delivery of globally competitive products tailored for the Nigerian market.
Industry observers say the award underscores Cedric Masters Group’s rising influence in Nigeria’s automotive landscape, particularly through the successful assembly and promotion of the JIM-Isuzu Pickup brand.
Beyond recognition, the honour signals a growing confidence in indigenous automotive enterprises and reinforces Cedric Masters Group’s role in driving Nigeria toward a self-reliant and sustainable automotive future.
The Motoringworld @ 30 Celebration and Awards not only commemorated three decades of industry-focused journalism and advocacy but also spotlighted individuals, brands, and organizations whose contributions continue to shape the future of mobility and transportation in Nigeria.
