Nigeria's first car maker Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing takes to the skies in fighter jets

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The grinding conflict between the Nigerian state and Boko Haram insurgents has exacted a devastating human and economic toll over the past six years.
But for Nigeria's first car manufacturer, the crisis may represent an opportunity.
    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently announced a partnership deal with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), which will see the company supply spare parts for jets conducting airstrikes against the insurgents.
    "The ingenious effort by IVM is instrumental to the continued operation of the Alpha Jets," NAF spokesperson Ayodele Famuyiwa said of the deal. "IVM helped to save the day when help was not forthcoming from abroad."
    Innoson has signed an agreement to supply the Nigerian Air Force with spare parts for Alpha fighters.
    There are plans to scale up capacity to 50,000 vehicles a year, including low-cost options, as Nigeria seeks to promote domestic manufacturing.
    (CNN)

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