Customs To Patronise Made-in-Nigeria Vehicles, FRSC Boss Sees First Hand Crash Test, News In The Past Week

Customs boss promises to patronise Made-in-Nigeria vehicles, FRSC Boss sees first hand crash test, Dealership explains why LX 600 cost ₦100m more than the Land Cruiser 300, news in the past week.

Nigeria Customs Boss Inspects Made-in-Nigeria Vehicles, Expresses Satisfaction With Their Quality

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on Thursday May 8th inspected vehicles produced by members of the Nigeria Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA) in the Service’s headquarters, Maitama, Abuja.

After the special inspection, Customs boss pledged that the Nigeria Customs Service would continue to patronise and support the sector for the growth and well-being of the nation’s industrial economy.

He remarked : “In terms of aesthetics, I am satisfied with what I see here. In terms of functionality, we have been assured by the manufacturers that the vehicles are quite efficient.”

“What gives me joy is that in all the vehicles I have seen today, there is an imprint of Nigeria, which shows that they are fully assembled here. It gives me joy that Mr President’s policy is on the right course,” CGC added.

Nigerian Dealership Explains Why Lexus LX 600 Cost ₦100m More Than The Toyota Land Cruiser 300

Abuja-based automotive dealership, Toyota In Nigeria, known on social media as Toyota Abuja) also highlighted some of the features that makes the Lexus LX 600 cost over N100m more than Toyota Land Cruiser 300.

According to Toyota In Nigeria, the Lexus LX 600 boasts a plusher cabin packed with premium leather seats, a 19 inch screen (including a 12.3-inch gauge display) as well as a 25-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.

In summary, the dealership urged willing buyers to choose the more luxurious LX 600 as it focuses more on on-road comfort and advanced technology, while the more rugged LC 300 is specially designed for off-road adventures.

FRSC Boss Sees First Hand Crash Test Conducted By IIHS On A Brand New 2025 Tesla

As part of the ongoing Global Road Safety leadership course taking place in Baltimore, USA, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, and fellow participants visited the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in Ruckersville, Virginia on May 13, 2025 to gain insights into vehicle safety testing.

The IIHS is renowned for its rigorous testing of new vehicles, evaluating their strength and safety features to protect drivers and occupants in the event of a crash.

During their session at the IIHS, a crash test was conducted on a brand new 2025 Tesla, demonstrating the vehicle’s safety features and structural integrity in the event of a crash.

“Such tests provided valuable insights into the vehicle’s ability to protect occupants and help manufacturers improve safety designs,” FRSC said in a statement.

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