On November 24, 2016, the Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) held the much-anticipated auto award show at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Mercedes-Benz emerged winner of two distinct awards; Luxury Car of the Year (Mercedes-Benz S-class) and Heavy Duty Truck of the Year (Mercedes-Benz Actros).
“We keep winning! We really appreciate this recognition and promise to continue offering our absolute best in luxury, safety, comfort and service, ” Mirko Plath, MD/CEO of Weststar Associates, sole authorized distributors of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Nigeria, said.
Special guests of honour present at the event included Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi , Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), duly represented by Assistant Corps Marshal Shehu Zaki, Zonal Commanding Officer Lagos/Ogun States and Prince Anofi Elegushi, Acting Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State.