According to a statement by Honda Motor Company's new chief executive, Takahiro Hachigo, the firm has begun the building of cars in Nigeria by retooling part of its factory that previously made motorcycles.
Honda Motor Company has begun assembling its widely popular Sedan model of cars in Nigeria.
This was revealed by the Chief Executive of the company, Takahiro Hachigo in a public statement - his first since his appointment in June, in Tokyo Japan.
Hachigo revealed that the firm has started the building of cars in Nigeria by an assembling section of the factory that made motorcycles in the past.
According to him, a target of 1,000 Accord Sedans annually has been set by the company for production in its plant
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria, Mr Takahiro Hachigo promised to step up the level of production of cars if the local market in Nigeria grows.
The plant in Nigeria is expected to serve as a supply unit for other African countries.