By Moses Akaigwe

Mikano International’s Motors Division has entered into a partnership agreement with ASIA Group of Companies, one of Kano state’s largest enterprises. The partnership is part of strategic efforts to align the joint vision of creating the largest automotive hub in the northern part of Nigeria.

Mikano Motors is the exclusive partner to global auto brands such as Geely, Maxus and ZNA, while the ASIA Group of Companies is one of the largest conglomerates in the north, with interests in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergent production, logistics and distribution and much more.

Speaking at the partnership agreement signing ceremony, the Managing Director, Mikano Motors, Mr. Ralph Haidar, explained that Mikano International’s decision to partner with ASIA Group was prompted by the alignment of both parties’ objectives to grow sales, and expand their market dominance.

Haidar stated, “Since inception, the goal for Mikano Motors has been to provide Nigerians with easy access to refined and high-quality automobiles and after-sales services, regardless of their locations. We also pride ourselves in creating the most satisfactory ownership experience for all our clients”.

He further remarked that Mikano Motors was particularly excited to partner with the ASIA Group of Companies in order to expand its horizon to the state of Kano and surrounding northern states.

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The Chairman, ASIA Group of Companies, Alhaji Sanni Isa Abubakar, commented on the Group’s commitment to assuring the success of the partnership by commissioning a large-scale, state- of- the art showroom and service centre in the commercial heart of Kano.

“We have already commenced operations and hope to complete the structure before the end of 2022,” he further stated. “We are positive that this will be of great benefit to clients in northern Nigeria, seeking these hi-tech vehicles and avail them access to the superior after-sales services offered by Mikano. We are happy to be representing a trusted and reputable brand such as Mikano International.”

Mikano Motors was established in 2018 as Mikano International’s automotive division, with the intent to become Nigeria’s most prosperous and reputable automotive company. Mikano Motors offers high-quality automobiles and aftersales services nationwide.

Currently, Mikano Motors has one of the biggest state-of-the-art auto assembly plants (Karameh City) in Nigeria.

The ASIA Group of Companies has three decades of substantial business experience in various economic sectors and has now set its sights on the automotive industry.