PAN NIGERIA LIMITED

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PAN Nigeria Limited has remained an automobile firm since its incorporation on December 15, 1972. The idea was conceived in 1969 by the then Federal Military Government under the leadership of General Yakubu Gowon.

Sixteen reputable vehicle manufacturing companies were invited to tender proposals for the establishment of a vehicle assembly plant in the country. The proposal of Automobile Peugeot France (AP France) got the approval on May 7, 1971. Exactly 27 months after its incorporation, the Kaduna-based assembly plant was commissioned by the then Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on March 11, 1975.

PAN commenced production on March 2, 1975, with an annual output of 60,000 cars. In five years, it moved to production of 90,000 cars per annum, with more than 2000 workers on its payroll. PAN’s role in the industrial sector at inception was significant as it greatly relied on local suppliers, with about 37 percent local content.

In November 2006, PAN was privatized, and ASD Motors emerged as the successful core investor and took over management of the company in January 2007. Following the accumulation of huge non-performing loans (NPL) to banks, in October 2012, the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) acquired the debts of the company and converted a portion to equity to help restructure the firm.

In the year 2011, the company set the stage for venturing into multi-brand and changed its name to PAN Nigeria Limited.

  • Production capacity: 240 cars per day in three shifts
  • Current brands: Chery and Higer
  • Products: Higer H5C and H6C buses; Chery Arrizo 5, Chery Tiggo 4, Chery Tiggo 8

Contact

Plot 1144, PAN Drive, Kakuri Industrial Estate, PMB 2266, Kaduna, Nigeria.
Tel: +234 (0) 705 5001 000, +234 (0) 704 4446 287, +234 (0) 701 7777 508
Email: customerservice@pannigeria.com
Websites: http://www.pannigeria.com, http://www.cherynigeria.com.ng

ABUJA OFFICE

Plot 109, Ademola Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja
Tel: +234 7034017493

LAGOS OFFICE

Autonation Building, Km 18, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Osapa London, Lagos, Nigeria.
Tel: +234 703 401 7494