Ford produces first vehicle in Nigeria

The Ford assembly plant near Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, has produced its first vehicle, the company says.

It’s tweeted a picture of the Ford Ranger:

Congratulations Nigeria! We've unveiled the first #FordRanger to come off our new assembly line in Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/ut0qR2M4q7

— Ford Nigeria (@FordNigeria) November 17, 2015

It’s the first time the vehicle has been assembled outside of South Africa, and Ford is keen to get access to the Nigerian market, the company’s CEO in sub-Saharan Africa Jeff Nemeth said.

The Nigerian plant will start off by producing 10 vehicles a day.