Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma son of Mr & Mrs Chukwuma Mojekwu of Uru-Umudim, Nnewi, in Anambra State, Nigeria, developed the World’s First Black Owned Car Manufacturer. What he lacked in affluence, he made up for with intelligence, hard-work, discipline, and business acumen.
In February 2007, Chukwuma incorporated INNOSON Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited (IVM), to produce sundry commercial automobiles, utility vehicles and passenger cars, in collaboration with a consortium of Chinese auto manufacturers. The company is the first (indigenous) auto maker to produce truly Nigerian vehicles that are affordable and reliable