{
  "id": 9447598,
  "title": "Mikano Motors commits to affordable vehicle ownership at LCCI symposium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/mikano-motors-commits-to-affordable-vehicle-ownership-at-lcci",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T22:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/mikano-motors-commits-to-affordable-vehicle-ownership-at-lcci-symposium/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mikano Motors has reiterated its dedication to enhancing vehicle affordability for Nigerians by presenting improved financing alternatives and reliable post-purchase assistance. The company unveiled this pledge at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Automobile & Allied Services Group Symposium, held in Lagos. The gathering convened industry figures from automotive, financial, and transport sectors, concentrating on the topic, \"From Subsidy to Credit: Can Vehicle Financing Replace Fuel Subsidy as Nigeria’s Mobility Equalizer?\" The discussion proved especially pertinent given the increasing expenses related to transportation and vehicle ownership across the nation.\n\nThe company exhibited the Changan UNI S at the event, aiming to illustrate how proper vehicles and accessible financing can tackle mobility requirements for individuals, businesses, and fleet operators. Discussions with attendees centered on aspects such as operational efficiency, reliability and performance, entire cost of ownership, maintenance and energy consumption, and the suitability of vehicles for business and fleet operations. Mikano Motors also emphasized that ownership, financing, and post-sale support are crucial factors for potential vehicle owners.\n\nThe symposium reinforced the necessity of evaluating vehicles based on their real-world and business performance, not just their purchase price and appearance. Nigeria's mobility system necessitates closer cooperation among automotive companies, financial institutions, insurers, policymakers, fleet operators, and consumers. A more robust vehicle-financing system should incorporate practical repayment plans, suitable vehicle choices, transparent ownership expenses, dependable servicing, and responsive customer support.\n\nMikano Motors pledged to keep offering vehicles that address customer and business demands while encouraging talks on affordable and responsible vehicle financing. The company also committed to enhancing post-sale assistance and alliances designed to make mobility more productive and sustainable. The symposium offered valuable insights into the expectations of customers, businesses, and other stakeholders concerning the future of mobility in Nigeria. Mikano Motors stressed that the industry should concentrate on developing viable solutions to make mobility more accessible, dependable, and economically productive, rather than debating whether vehicle financing can supplant fuel subsidy. Customers can explore Mikano Motors vehicle financing options via partners such as UBA Bank, Access Bank, and Autochek.",
  "summary": "Mikano Motors has reaffirmed its commitment to making vehicle ownership more accessible and affordable to Nigerians through improved financing options and dependable after-sales support. The company made the commitment at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Automobile & Allied Services Group Symposium held in Lagos. The symposium, which brought together stakeholders from the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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