French Automakers Partner Dangote to Reboot Nigeria's Vehicle Production With 44,000-Unit Goal

French automobile manufacturers are making a renewed push into Nigeria, partnering with local companies to revive vehicle production in one of Africa’s largest car markets. Two collaborations are already underway, targeting the production and sale of 44,000 vehicles annually.  The announcement came from Marc Fonbaustier, the French Ambassador to Nigeria.

The first partnership involves Peugeot and Nigerian stakeholders through Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria (DPAN), while the second pairs Renault with Coscharis Group.

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