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The first Nigerian made car was izuogu Z - 600, not Innoson.
The first Nigerian made car was Izuogu Z - 600, not Innoson. Image: Izuogu Z - 600 prototype. Image: Engineer Ezekiel Izuogu Izuogu Z - 600 The Izuogu Z - 600 prototype was the first indegenious Nigerian made car, and the first automobile of indegenious all African technology. The car was the brainchild of engineer Ezekiel Izuogu, an electrical engineer in the federal polytechnic Nekede, Imo state. The car was launched in 1997, and it caused a stir in the Nigerian media and was touted by the then chief of staff
Not Innosun, See The First Indigenous Car To Be Made In Nigeria By A Nigerian
Innosun Motors has gradually become a renowned name in the Nigerian automobile industry, mostly for its status as the only major indigenous car maker in the country today. However, when it comes to the genesis of indigenous vehicle production in Nigeria, we must note that Innosun is not the first. Over a decade before Innosun motors were conceived, Nigeria has recorded the emergence of her first indigenous automobile "the Izuogu Z-600". In 1997, Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu, an Electrical Engineer and lecturer at the
Meet The First Car That Was Made In Nigeria And Who Made It
This is Dr Ezekiel Izuogu, born Imo state engineer who was an Electrical Engineer and a lecturer at the Nekede Federal Polytechnic, who designed and developed the Izuogu Z-600 in 1997 ,which he named after his name. The car is the first African home made manufactured car.at that time ,the price was $2000. General Sank Abacha,who was then the head of state set up a 12 man to ascertain the car ,committee later gave Dr ozuogo's car a clear bill of health. The Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen Oladipo Diya,who represented
See the list of roads Gov. Hope Uzodimma has constructed in Imo State since he became Governor
The Imo State Government, in keeping to her promises on reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery agenda has graciously given a new face to the under-listed roads within and outside the state capital. These roads were given critical attention due to their importance to the people of the state. The roads include, 1) Links road 2) Pius Nwoga road 3) Hospital Junction Umuguma--High Court road. 4) Bank road 5) Emmanuel College-- Pastoral Center. 6) Police quarters road. 7) Concorde Boulevard 8) Nekede Umuoma
Latest Newspaper Headlines This Monday Morning, 20th July 2020
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Tragedy In Igbo Land As The First Nigerian To Manufacture A Car In Nigeria, Engr Izuogu Is Dead
It is a sad news coming from IMO state as one of the hardworking and illustrious son of Igbo land is dead, Engineer Ezekiel Izuogu was known for his contributions to the development of technology and engineering in Nigeria. He built the first indigenous prototype car in Nigeria in 1997 and was celebrated by Nigerians and across Africa. He was a lecturer with Federal polytechnic Nekede when he produced the Izuogu Z-600. Mass production was planned under Izuogu motors located in Naze, Imo state, but too many
This is an Annoying Story of How the First Made in Nigeria Car Dream was Aborted
Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu I have this self quote which states, “Gold in the hands of the wrong person or people would always be a wrong material.” That is how I would like to relate the case of Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu, an Electrical Engineer who hails from Akokwa in Imo state, Nigeria and lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, who came to the public limelight due to his achievement in designing and developing the Izuogu Z-600 in 1997. This was Africa’s first indigenous car which according to BBC described it
Igbo Son, Engr Izuogu Who first Designed A Car In Nigeria In I997 Is Dead
It is a sad news coming from IMO state as one of the hardworking and illustrious son of Igbo land is dead, Engineer Ezekiel Izuogu was known for his contributions to the development of technology and engineering in Nigeria. He built the first indigenous prototype car in Nigeria in 1997 and was celebrated by Nigerians and across Africa. He was a lecturer with Federal polytechnic Nekede when he produced the Izuogu Z-600. Mass production was planned under Izuogu motors located in Naze, Imo state, but too many
Here Is The First Nigerian-Made Car That Was Built By An Igbo Man (Photos)
We all know Igbos are creative, they come up with different ideas everyday to create something new. And their love for money, help create many ideas which brings in money for them. Not to discriminate, all tribes are special in their own ways but seriously, Igbo are trying; they venture into businesses without knowing where it would lead to and I don't think they give up easily but if they did, this Igbo man didn't. Engineer Ezekiel Izuogu a very known, respected and renowned Scientist, Inventor, politician
Opinion: Ezekiel Izuogu: Ogbonnaya Onu, Others, Bid Iconic Car Inventor Farewell
By Ikeddy ISIGUZO ONE was relieved that none of those who spoke at the Abuja session of the Service of Songs for late Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu dwelt on his invention that they all ignored while he ebulliently sought the attention of anyone who could have facilitated the realisation of his dream of making the first car, fully indigenous to Africa. Another service holds in Owerri Tuesday 24 November 2020. Hopefully, nobody would waste pretentious tears over the plight of Dr. Izuogu as he tried to sell the idea of a
A Quick History of the first locally Manufactured Car in Nigeria by Igbo Man
A quick History of the first locally Manufactured Car in Nigeria by Igbo Man - Dr Ezekiel. Today's Nigeria we solely depend on imported cars for a ride, not because we don't have some locally made vehicles but because we failed to support these products. We have had locally made car in Nigeria, which happened to be the first in Africa as well before some countries like India and Pakistan. As early as 1997 a Nigerian and Igbo engineer, Dr Ezekiel Izuogu produced the first local car in Nigeria, called (Z-600)
A Nigerian Icon, Doctor Ezekiel Izuogu is Dead.
Indeed an icon Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu have been taken away from this world by the cold hands of death. He was a dream builder who's work did not come into full actualization and unfortunately, had to be buried with him. He was a famous and well honored scientist and inventor from Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo state whose demise according to family sources, occured on the 18th of July, 2020. Dr. Izuogu was an electrical engineer and lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede and he became famous when
Meet The First Igbo Man To Construct A Car In Nigeria, And It's Not Innoson
Meet The First Igbo Man To Construct A Car In Nigeria, And It's Not Innoson. Nigeria is blessed to have Innoson motors to be producing great cars. It's a thing to be proud of, that there is a company called Innoson in Nigeria that is producing cars. Though many people think Innoson is the first Igbo man to construct a car in Nigeria. The first car to be produced in Nigeria is Izuogu Z-600. It was produced by late Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu. Late Dr Ezekiel Izuogu is an electrical/electronics engineer, a doctor of science
Meet Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu, the Nigerian who manufactured the first indigenous car in Africa.
Nigeria has not lacked both human and natural resources from time Immemorial, and Nigerians have been making the country proud in all spheres of life. Today, we are remembering one of the best brains the country had Produced, but was frustrated due to the kind of system we have in this part of the world. His name is Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu, an electrical engineer who manufactured the first indigenous car in Africa called 'Izuogu Z-600'. The car which was launched in the 90s was to be the cheapest car in the world
How Izuogu's Indigenous Z600 Could Have Set The Pace For Automobile Revolution In Nigeria And Africa
Nigeria is a multiethnic and multi-religious country with a good human resources in population and have got a fair share of outstanding individuals and inventors.Most notably of these category of individuals was the pioneer innovator, Engineer Ezekiel Izuogu.
Z 600: Africa's First Indigenous Car That Never Was
Z 600, the first African indigenous manufactured car was designed by Imo State born Ezekiel Izuogu, a brilliant Igbo Electrical Engineer in 1997. The car was described by the BBC as the "African dream machine" because 90 percent of it's parts were sourced locally. The car at that time, would have taken the world by storm. It would have been cheap and affordable because it's projected cost was put at 2000 dollars. With it's production done at Izuogu Motor plant at Naze in Owerri North LGA of Imo State, the p
Meet The Maker Of The Nigerian First Car
Dr Ezekiel Izuogu the Electrical Engineer who manufactured the first indigenous car in Africa the ‘Izuogu Z-600. As his invention brought astonishment to the world. Of which was reportedly said that he created the Z-600 in 1997 when he was a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, making it first Africa's indigenous produced car. But however 90% of the African car inventor were sourced locally. Of which if been taken to a sales cost might worth $2000. Which was made known that it would have been a great