Innocent Chukwuma
Chief[1] Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma born (1st October 1961) is a Nigerian business magnate and investor. He was the founder and CEO of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, Nigeria's first indigenous automobile manufacturing company.[2][3][4]
Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma | |
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Born | 1961 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation | Business magnate |
Known for | Founder of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing(IVM) |
Honours | Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) |
Innocent Chukwuma was born into the family of Chukwuma Mojekwu. He was the youngest child in a family of six.
N.B Innocent Chukwuma of Innoson motor is still alive. He is different from innocent Chukwuma that works at the foundation’s office in west Africa. Please correct the false information if possible. Fada Pita 02/01/2022.
Career
In 1981, after his education, Innocent began trading in spare parts, a very lucrative business in South East Nigeria. He then founded the company Innoson Group with Innoson Manufacturing, Innoson Tech. & Industries Co. Ltd as its subsidiaries.
In 2013, he was appointed Deputy Chairman, Board of Trustees National Coalition for Jonathan/Sambo Presidency, a group setup to promote the election of the former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan.
Award and honors
- Honorary Life Vice President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA)[5]
- Most Outstanding Indigenous Entrepreneur in the Manufacturing Sector by Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA)[6]
- Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)
References
- "'Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing only imports engine, light'". Vanguard News. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- "Innoson Unveils First 'Made-in-Nigeria' Cars - Ventures Africa". Ventures Africa. 2014-12-02. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
- "The Small Town Of The Super Rich - Forbes Africa". Forbes Africa. 2017-08-07. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
- "Innoson, GTB draw battle line over N400b lawsuit - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. 2017-08-18. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
- "Vol 4 no 17". issuu. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
- "Innocent Chukwuma: Most Innovative entrepreneur 2013 - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2014-01-01. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
- "Innocent Chukwuma (1966–2021)". 23 April 2021.
- "Civil society leader, Innocent Chukwuma, dies at 55". 5 April 2021.