Chairman of the Owerri-based ABC Group, Francis Uzoawuotu Nneji, is set to be honoured by his firm on its 33rd anniversary with the commissioning of the ABC Group Archive and History Centre.
The veteran transporter is also rumoured to be celebrating his birthday on the same day as his firm’s anniversary. The event is taking place on 30th April 2026 at the Rapido/ABC Group headquarters, Km 5 MCC/Uratta road, Owerri, by 2:00 pm.
The transport firm is set to establish an archive and history centre. The game is to document its over-three-decade of active service to Nigerians for posterity. Associated Bus Company, also known as the ABC group, is among the pioneers of transportation in Nigeria. It is widely known for its luxurious buses plying the East-to-Lagos and Abuja routes. As well as Nigeria, to the West African countries of Ghana, Togo and Benin.
Francis Nneji belongs to the same list as Chief Godwin Okeke of GUO Motors, Chief Chidi Anyaegbu of Chisco, Chief Vincent Obianodo of Young Shall Grow, and Chief Ekene Ilodube of Ekene Dili Chukwu Motors.
Transport Business in Nigeria and its challenges
The veteran transporters carved a niche for themselves, solving the major challenge of intra-state transport. New players like God is Good Motors and Big Joe Ventures have since joined the fray. They are offering competition in the transport space.
The intra-state transport business is threatened by rising security concerns on Nigerian roads, prompting Nigerians to opt for air travel. Recently, a GUO bus was involved in a kidnapping saga. This led to the death of the driver and the kidnapping of the passengers.
Other challenges include rising fuel prices and the high cost of new vehicles. ABC Transport is still in business after 33 years, carving its niche as a major West African route service provider.
Francis Nneji was awarded the Order of the Niger award and hence holds the OON title.
