Business Challenges, Economic Policies, Automotive Industry, Privatisation Issues, Financial Management, Import Regulations, Corporate Governance, Market Dynamics, Labor Relations, Foreign Investment

Newswatch . 28 June 1993 . Pg 32

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Volkswagen of Nigeria (VWON) is facing significant challenges due to a recent directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that has halted credit cover for importers. This has led to the shutdown of VWON's production plants and the sending of workers on forced leave, as essential components for production are stuck in Hamburg. The Technical Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation (TCPC) has deemed VWON unprivatisable due to its lack of attractiveness to investors and financial instability. The company is struggling with low production capacity and mounting debts, which has stalled negotiations for the sale of shares to prospective buyers, including the German parent company, Volkswagen AG. The situation has raised concerns about the future of VWON and its ability to resume operations.

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Volkswagen of Nigeria (VWON) is facing significant challenges due to a recent directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that has halted credit cover for importers. This has led to the shutdown of VWON's production plants and the sending of workers on forced leave, as essential components for production are stuck in Hamburg. The Technical Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation (TCPC) has deemed VWON unprivatisable due to its lack of attractiveness to investors and financial instability. The company is struggling with low production capacity and mounting debts, which has stalled negotiations for the sale of shares to prospective buyers, including the German parent company, Volkswagen AG. The situation has raised concerns about the future of VWON and its ability to resume operations.