Automedics Autofest Debuts in Lagos, Partners Lagos Television

Lagos, Nigeria, August 27, 2015 (Newswire.com) - A new opportunity for automobile manufacturers and franchise holders to display their strength and capabilities in the Nigeria automobile industry has resurfaced with the introduction of a new automotive exhibition platform tagged ‘Automedics Autofest’, initiated by Automedics Limited in partnership with Lagos Television, Ikeja. Automedics Autofest is an annual show which serves as a meeting platform for auto lovers/freaks, buyers and sellers to transact mutually beneficial business, interact and exchange ideas on their desired vehicle models, needed genuine parts, accessories and favorite lubricants.

Automobile companies, especially the manufacturers and over 30 franchise holders of several brands in the country have been yarning for a new auto show they can leverage to promote their brand values, express their brand promise and generate new database of prospects, sales and ultimately profit for their organization, which this fair promises to provide. It is also an ample opportunity for exhibitors to launch new models into the market, reinforce the existing ones in the minds of teeming auto users and positively project their brand image in the highly competitive market.

'this is the first time such an exhibition is happening on the mainland in Lagos state, and the uniqueness lies in its proximity to the seat of power, the Central Business District, Alausa' which houses the Lagos State Government secretariat. In addition, the show will be taking place close to the biggest shopping mall in Lagos, the 'Lagos City Mall', with major brands such as Shoprite, Mr. Price, Games and many other international luxury brands"

Kunle Shonaike, MD/CEO Automedics Limited

According to Kunle Shonaike, the MD/CEO Automedics Limited, ‘this is the first time such an exhibition is happening on the mainland in Lagos state, and the uniqueness lies in its proximity to the seat of power, the Central Business District, Alausa’ which houses the Lagos State Government secretariat.  In addition, the show will be taking place close to the biggest shopping mall in Lagos, the ‘Lagos City Mall’, with major brands such as Shoprite, Mr. Price, Games and many other international luxury brands. The over 50,000 human traffic visiting the mall daily and array of businessmen thronging the Governor’s Office for patronage are easy targets for exhibitors during the 7-day show.

The Automedics Autofest which takes place within the premises of Lagos State Television complex in Ikeja makes accessibility easier for all participants and guarantee security of lives and property. The state television, being a partner in the project has assured of friendly and affordable commercial advert rates, in addition to a special purpose TV program tagged ‘Automedics Autofest Special’ where exhibitors can promote product and services to millions of viewers in Lagos and beyond on both the terrestrial and DSTV Channel 256 platforms.

Automedics Autofest is not just about auto exhibition as it offers a lot of side attractions for both the exhibitors and prospective auto buyers. According to the Project Director, Sir Oseme Oigiagbe, ‘this show is going to be different from others ever attended anywhere in Nigeria because of several activities designed to engage all levels of visitors, both old and young. For instance, we are bringing the popular Gokart racing equipment for adults and children, trendy fashion show for women and ‘funky car-wash’ for executive male visitors as well as celebrity hang-outs with popular artistes and On-air Personalities, OAPs’. So it is a bumper package that promises to be fun filled, rewarding for the exhibitors and eventful to the visitors.

ABOUT AUTOMEDICS LIMITED

Automedics originated seven years ago as a radio programme to effect positive cultural and practice changes in modern automobiles usage and maintenance in Nigeria. It snowballed from a radio programme to an institution of learning automobile and mechatronics engineering. Motoring public get value-for-money on their vehicular investment through various initiatives from the company over the years. The radio program today receives about high daily call-in-rate per episode and runs on 4 radio stations across the country. It’s educative, unique (1st and the only one in Nigeria), instructive and highly beneficial to listeners and brand owners.

ABOUT LAGOS TELEVISION

Lagos Television (aka LTV) is a state owned television station with innovative programs designed to help the government interact with the governed in Lagos State. Established in October 1980 and was the first Television station in Nigeria to operate on two frequencies / bands VHF and UHF, but now on UHF channel 35 and the first State owned Television station on cable satellite DSTV channel 256 and later on Startimes channel 104. In spite of the encumbrances of public service bureaucracy, LTV has been able to sustain its frontline position, especially in terms of crystal clear signals as well as content that conform to international standard in the contemporary Television broadcast industry. The Television  Station has transformed from a small "community Television Station" established to serve just the interests of the people of Lagos State to a National phenomenon that remains a reference point in the industry.