The CEO of Kia Motors Nigeria, Jacky Hathiramani, has affirmed that the Kia EV5, an electric SUV built with cutting-edge technology, is a product of its futuristic edge and Nigeria's first
initiative.
Hathiramani, while commending the administration of President Bola Tinubu for the Nigeria First initiative, described it as “a step in the right direction for industrial growth, environmental sustainability, and national pride
According to him, “'KIA took the bold step to launch it's local vehicle assembly operations over nine years ago. Today, we are not just assembling vehicles—we’re leading the charge in Nigeria’s shift towards Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) for a sustainable future.”
Speaking further, Hathiramani said ''In a move to make new vehicles more accessible to our Nigerian customers, our vehicle financing scheme in partnership with Access Bank, is giving millions of Nigerian individuals and businesses access to purchase KIA vehicles, especially our ever-dependable KIA RIO, through flexible and affordable payment plans.
He stated that as the automotive landscape continues to evolve, KIA Motors Nigeria remains at the forefront—driven by bold vision, global standards, and local impact.
KIA's ongoing efforts highlight its commitment to delivering world-class vehicles while supporting Nigeria’s economic and environmental goals.
