The search for the oldest roadworthy car in Nigeria may have begun with the organiser of the annual Lagos motor show, BKG Exhibition, pegging the age for entrant cars at 35 years.
It said in a statement that the competition for the oldest but serviceable car would be a major part of the 2015 edition of the event holding between April 30 and May 6.
The idea of introducing the old car parade, it noted, was meant to promote car maintenance culture among vehicle owners and drivers.
Owners of driveable automobiles that are over 35 years old would have a unique opportunity of showcasing the cars at the forthcoming 10th Lagos motor fair, the firm stated.
Besides maintenance culture, the old car parade is also meant to show the special strength – ruggedness and the impressive engine performance of vehicles produced under the same brand name.
The Chairman of the organising committee, Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Agwu, said this would attract a special recognition and reward from both the organisers and the owners/manufacturers of the brands of shortlisted classic vehicles.
He also said, “We are introducing some special features to make this edition highly successful and beneficial to all. These include a live interactive radio programme featuring the managing directors of some key participating companies; Miss Lagos Motor Fair Beauty Pageant among the participating companies; raffle draws in which a brand new car is the star prize.”
Agwu said over 40 indigenous firms had confirmed their participation in the event, with about 100 foreign firms from different parts of the world coming to showcase new products and services from their stables.
He said, “virtually all the major brands of automobiles, spare parts, accessories, lubricants, banking, insurance, regulatory and policy making agencies and bodies are taking part.”
He attributed high number of exhibitors confirmed for the event to the importance attached to it by the participants.
The BKG boss said, “We cannot but attribute the increasing number of participants for the show to the strategic importance attached to it by all the stakeholders in the industry who have been working consistently with us. It has been a collective effort and all hands have continually been on deck, starting from the private sector to the various agencies of government at the state and federal levels.”
“Our aim is to make Lagos the hub of automotive business in West and Central Africa, using the platform of the motor fair. We need the cooperation of all and sundry as we cannot do it all alone. The resultant success of these efforts will rub off on all the stakeholders.”
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