Lagos Motor Show 2024 Holds to showcase Modern, Classic, Vintage Cars, others, Feb 16-17
L-R: Coordinator, Logistics Committee, Dr. Oladapo Aiyegbayo; ; Member, Organising Committee, Mr. Deji Sowande; Chairman, Organising Committee, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo; Chairman, Steering Committee, Dr. Oladapo Akanbi and Member, Organising Committee, Mr. Oyedepo Oyelere, all members of various committees of the Lagos Motor Show, during the unveiling of the Lagos Motor Show banner at a press conference to announce the Show in Lagos on Thursday.
The Lagos Motor Show, an exhibition that will showcase Modern, Classic, Vintage Cars, Eco Friendly EV, Robotics and autonomous vehicles, Electric –Tricycles and E-mobility is scheduled to hold at the Main Arena of Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos, from Friday 16th to Saturday 17th February 2024.
Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman and Chief Promoter of the Lagos Motor Show, disclosed this during a media parley held at the Large House in Lagos, Friday, noting that Royal Media Group is the owner of Royal FM (Ilorin, Asaba, Kaduna) and Royal Television Service, and Royal Times Newspapers.
Adebayo said that the organiser of Lagos Motor Show, will use the exhibition to showcase Modern, Classic, Vintage Cars, Eco Friendly EV, Robotics and autonomous vehicles, Electric –Tricycles and E-mobility is a two-day event scheduled to hold at the Main Arena of Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos, from Friday 16th to Saturday 17th February 2024.
There will be an exhibition of new innovation and developments in the auto Industry, he said, such as Internet of Things (IoT) in automobiles, energy efficient cars, Electric Vehicles and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered low emission vehicles.
According to him, the event will showcase classic cars evoking ‘nostalgia’ and also highlight the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry. We expect 2,000 visitors during the two-day period.
He announced that His Excellency the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwolu will be the Chief Host, and the Executive Governors of Kwara States and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, His Excellency, Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq will be the Special Guest of Honour, other Dignitaries expected at the event includes the Governors of Kaduna, Niger, Katsina, Bauchi and Jigawa States.
He added that Chief Olu Okeowo, Founder and Chairman of Gibraltar Constructions Company limited, a Car enthusiasts is also expected among other dignitaries, while His Royal Highness, HRH Barrister Mohammed Sanni Haliru Dantoro CFR. Kitoro IV. (Mai Borgu), The Emir of Borgu Kingdom, Niger State will be the Royal Father of the event.
He highlighted that Motor companies, Motor Boat Companies, Car Collectors, Transport Logistics companies will be at the event, hence the event will be an exciting opportunity to bring together car enthusiasts and their families, purchasers, decision makers and dealers.
“Our aim is that the show will be an annual event that will attract thousands of automotive enthusiasts, industry professionals, and media representatives.
“The highly anticipated event in the Nigeria automotive calendar, and will provide corporate brands with unparalleled visibility among industry leaders, influencers, and potential customers. It will record a high number of visitors who are automobile buyers, decision makers, motor enthusiasts, banks, insurance companies, small-scale auto-entrepreneurs, representatives of foreign trade missions and multinational companies,” Adebayo said.
Speaking on the targeted Audience, he explained that this is an opportunity to engage with a diverse audience, including car enthusiasts, industry professionals, and potential buyers, offering brands the chance to connect with a broad range of demographics, stressing that the Show will offer an opportunity to interact with haulage, logistics, car hire companies, digital taxi companies, passenger transporters, financial institutions, Insurance, loans companies and other potential buyers and decision makers.
Speaking on networking opportunities, the Chairman and Chief Promoter of the Lagos Motor Show pointed out that those in attendance will participate in exclusive networking events, connecting with key decision-makers, industry professionals, haulage, logistics, car hire companies, passenger transporters, and potential clients in a dynamic and engaging environment, adding that Corporate organisations including banks, insurance companies, financiers, auto-entrepreneurs and representatives from foreign trade missions and multinational companies will be in attendance.
Speaking on Access to existing forum of owners and enthusiasts, he stated that the Classic Cars Collectors of Nigeria, a community of over 100 classic and vintage car collectors and enthusiasts, will showcase their collections.
He revealed that there will be a Tech Theatre which is a dedicated technology exhibition that will feature new innovation, Internet of things (IoT) in automobiles and other developments in the automotive industry, including Electric Vehicles, Electric Tricycles and gas-powered low emission ECO friendly vehicles.
Adebayo hinted that part of the proceeds from this event and activities will be donated to charitable causes.
He stated further that in cooperation with the Lagos State Government Agencies, Security and Traffic Management Agencies, ease of access and egress to the venue will be guaranteed and security and safety of the entire exhibition area is fully assured.
Exhibitors expected at the Lagos motorshow includes:
| 1 | Toyota by CFAO | Toyota |
| 2 | L-SOLUTIONS (Toyota Suzuki Mitsubushi, Mercedes Benxz, E-Mobility) | Automobiles |
| 3 | Suzuki by CFAO | Suzuki |
| 4 | Sano by CFAO | SANO Trucks |
| 5 | LEXUS – Brass Motors (Mercedes Benz, Lexus, Toyota) | Luxury Automobile |
| 6 | BRASS – Marine and Yatch Services | Marine services |
| 7 | WORK AND PLAY -Motor Sports | Motor Sports Adventure Sports |
| 8 | JETOR by Elizade | JETOR |
| 9 | JAC by Elizade | JETOR |
| 10 | Services Machinery Trucks (STM)- Volvo | VOLVO Trucks and machinery |
| 11 | Phix Fleet Limited | Mercedes Benz Services |
| 12 | SAGLEV – EVS | Electric Vehicels |
| 13 | LANRE SHITU MOTORS | Mass Transit |
| 14 | JETMOVERS | CNG Powered Vehicles |
| 15 | CARLOHA | CNG Powered Vehicles |
| 15 | GIG AUTOMOBILES | CNG Powered Vehicles |
| 16 | MIKANO | Luxury Cars / Trucks |
| 17 | KKK – NIGERIA LIMITED | Electric Mass transit Buses |
| 18 | MAX DRIVE | E-Mobility (M2/T1) |
| 19 | ISN AUTOCARE SERVICES | AutoCare |
| 20 | MEIDI -JIANCSU HANBANG | E-Mobility (M2/T1) |
| 21 | CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NIGEIRA | Classic Cars |
| 22 | VINTAGE CAR SOCCIETY OF NIGERIA | Vintage Cars |
| 23 | CLASSIC CAR COLLECTORS OF NIGERIA | Classic Cars |
| 24 | BMW CLUB OF NIGERIA | Enthusiasts |
| 25 | MERCEDES BENZ CLUB OF NIGERIA | Enthusiasts |
| 26 | LEXUS CLUB OF NIGERIA | Enthusiasts |
| 27 | BIKERS’ CLUB (VARIOUS) | Enthusiasts |
