Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL) has honoured First Bank with Evergreen Customer award with a reward of brand new Toyota Yaris.
Speaking at a ceremony held in Lagos to honour Toyota Customers, TNL Chairman, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo described First Bank as a dependable customer.,
Also at the ceremony, the Ministry of Defence emerged Toyota (Nigeria) Limited (TNL) Customer of the Year award while the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and MTN Communication Limited were first and second runner-up.
In the Journalists category, Rasheed Bisiriyu emerged winner while Theodore Opara of Vanguard and Mike Ochoma of BusinessDay were first and second runner-up.
Chief Michael Ade-Ojo explained that the annual event was put together to appreciate Toyota’s customers for their patronage in 2018.
He explained that Nigerian are not buying new cars because the last few years have been “extremely tough” for businesses following series of crisis in the nation’s economy.
He explained that despite challenges, the company has remained strong and formidable with the support and cooperation of the customers.
Chief Ade-Ojo said the purchasing power of Nigerian in buying brand new car has been “weakened” and “the unprecedented surge in prices of goods and services” has made ownership of new vehicles “extremely difficult for average Nigerians”.
He, however, said despite the current monumental challenges, Toyota (Nigeria) Limited, will continue to devise means that will enable its customers enjoy their preferred auto brand.
“We will continue to initiate customer friendly, business improvement strategies aimed at making our brand more affordable. One of such strategies is the introduction of more brand affordable Toyota models and Spare parts.
“We are committed to doing the needful at all times to sustain the culture of superior quality and excellent customer service that Toyota (Nigeria) Limited is known for,” He said.
The Managing Director of the company, Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo said Toyota had improved on its after sale facilities and services for the comfort of the customers.
He also stressed that despite the fragility of the economy, Toyota, being a “resilient company” has remained afloat and well positioned to serve the customer better.
He also commended customers for their support and dedication to the Toyota brand over the years.
