In February 2007, Chief (Dr) Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma (OFR) set out on what a few investigators recognized then as a mission incomprehensible, when it consolidated INNOSON Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited (IVM), to prepare sundry business cars, utility vehicles and traveler autos, as a team with a consortium of Chinese automobile makers.
With the general population showcase of a percentage of the vehicles at the second Nnewi International Auto Trade Fair held at the Beverly Hills Hotels (Gabros Sports Complex) in the final quarter of 2009, IVM completed hush the analysts, as well as put forth a striking expression about its preparation to accomplish the admitted mission of being the first (indigenous) car creator to handle verifiably Nigerian vehicles that are competitive and dependable.
IVM is today an example of overcoming adversity which has pulled in gushing honors and grants from different quarters, incorporating the country's seat of force. While opening the plant on October 15, 2010, President Goodluck Jonathan not just hailed Chukwuma for the boldness of wandering into an industry numerous fled from, additionally guaranteed him of government's support from the administration.