Innocent Chukwuma

Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma (CON ; born 1 October 1961) is a Nigerian business magnate and investor. He is the founder and CEO of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, (IVM) Nigeria's first indigenous automobile manufacturing company.

Early life Innocent Chukwuma was born into the family of Chukwuma Mojekwu. He is the youngest child in a family of six (4 males and 2 females). His dad is Chukwuma Mojekwu; he was a government worker, while his mother, Martina Chukwuma, was a homemaker. He was born on 1 October 1961 in Uru-Udim Nnewi, Anambra State.

Education In 1978, after he was done with secondary education, he applied to study engineering at university, but while waiting, he realized he did not meet the cutoff mark. He later went to help his elder brother Gabriel out in his medicine store.

Career With his brother, he realized he had a natural talent for trading. In 1979 he became an apprentice for Chief Romanus Eze Onwuka, who was the biggest motorcycle part seller in the Nenwi market at the time. IVM was awarded the 2023 Auto Plant in Nigeria. He got an Award for the role he played in the manufacture of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles in Nigeria. Innocent embarked on a multi-billion naira IVM plant annex commissioned in the first quarter of 2024.

Personal life He experienced huge patronage from Buhari Administration. His vehicle factory can manufacture all brands of vehicles. He got the auto personality award instituted by the Nigeria Auto Journalist Association (NAJA). He is married to Ebele Chukwuma and they are blessed with children. He has won numerous awards in Nigeria and has the honor of being the officer of the order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He lives in Anambra State.

Innoson Group and Subsidiaries Innoson Nigeria Limited Nnewi, manufacturer of Motorcycles, tricycles, spare parts and accessories. Innoson Tech and Industries Co. Ltd. Enugu, manufacturer of household and industrial plastics, health and safety accessories, storage containers, fixtures and fittings, electrical components and accessories. On 6 February 2014 GTBank appealed against the judgement at the Court of Appeal Ibadan Division.

Award and honors Honorary Life Vice President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) Most Outstanding Indigenous Entrepreneur in the Manufacturing Sector by Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) In October 2022, a Nigerian national honour of Commander Of The Order Of The Niger (CON) was conferred on him by President Muhammadu Buhari.