Toyota records 19000 unit sales in 2011

Its Chairman, Chief Micheal Ade Ojo, who spoke at the company’s 8th award ceremony in Lagos, said Toyota achieved the feat in spite of the difficult economic environment in 2011. He said the company will not rest on its oars as it remains committed to the preservation of its leadership position by continually delivering superior […]

Its Chairman, Chief Micheal Ade Ojo, who spoke at the company’s 8th award ceremony in Lagos, said Toyota achieved the feat in spite of the difficult economic environment in 2011.

He said the company will not rest on its oars as it remains committed to the preservation of its leadership position by continually delivering superior quality service to its customers.

“We are not unaware of the challenges in the market place. We are conscious of the fact that claiming the top spot is easier than sustaining it; hence we have resolved to continue to extend the frontiers of innovations and business.

“As you all know, integrated in our corporate culture is consistent introduction of models that meet the desires and tastes of the market from time to time. In fulfillment of this aspect of corporate goal, we introduced the trail blazer; the all New Generation Toyota Camry, as well as the versatile Toyota Fortuner into the market last year. These models have since taken their rightful positions as leaders of their respective segments’’.

According to him, his company has also invested on the development of an ultra-modern Body and Paints training centre in Oregun, Lagos, aimed at meeting the training needs of its dealer-technicians and engineers and equip them with requisite expertise.

He revealed that work will soon start on the construction of a world class model dealership facility which will be a flagship retail outlet in the country.

Ade Ojo also said his company’s huge investment in human capital development as well as upgrading of facilities across its leadership network in the country explained its attainment of Kodawari Certification of more dealer after sale facilities in the year under review.

“This certification is the highest status bestowed on any Toyota accredited service centre which meets global standard in after sales delivery by Toyota Motor Corporation”.

The highpoint of the event was the presentation of the latest Toyota Corolla and Toyota Hiaz to Access Bank and Elizade Nigeria Limited as the best customer and dealer during the year under review.

Mike Ochoma of BusinessDay also won the company’s prize as the best motoring journalist of the year.

Ade-Ojo congratulated the winners and charged them to maintain loyalty to the company’s brand, saying Toyota would always reward them with superior and quality product.

“I wish those who do not win today better luck next time. I like to assure you all our customers that we will not stop to reward your patronage through the award. So I urge you not only to buy more of Toyota, but to encourage others to stay with the best auto brand in town’’

Meanwhile the company has presented the sum of N200,000 to Mr Jomoh Adisa Folawiyo to support his career in Badminton.

Adisa, a disable man, won Gold medal at the recent Badminton championship.

Presenting the cheque, Ade-ojo said the gesture was part of the premium his company placed on capacity building and human development.

He charged Nigerians to borrow a leaf from Adisa, who inspite of his disability brought pride to the country by clinching the gold prize.