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Thursday, November 28, 2019

MR. BILLY ETUKUDOH, CEO/MD OF BILLICO MOTORS ENTERPRISES. IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE PUBLISHER OF NetReporters, MR. BILLY SPEAKS ON HIS EARLY DAYS, CHAIN OF BUSINESSES AND HOW HE DEAFETED THE ODDS AS A ROAD-SIDE MOTOR MECHANIC APPRENTICE TO BECOME ONE OF THE YOUNGEST CEO/MD OF A ONE STOP DIGITAL AUTOMOBILE COMPANY. Excerpts Below

Mr. Billy Etukudoh













Q: Please, can we know you ?

Ans: I am a child of destiny blessed with exceeding grace. My name is Mr. Billy Etukudoh Billy, the CEO/Managing Director of Billico Motors Enterprises. I am 39 years old, happily married. My life has been all about businesses and Entrepreneurship which all started as a joke while growing up.


My passion for Automobile and vehicle repairs could be traced to my late Uncle; a motor vehicle repairer by profession. I watched him close by whenever he carried out some motor vehicle servicing or repair works, mostly with his car. This daily actions, however deepened my passion for Automobile repairs and maintenance .


Q: What was your mission Statement for the establishment of Billico Motors Enterprises and when was it  conceived?

Ans: As one who was always eager to learn and to acquire technical and automobile knowledge, i had  the mission to establish an Automobile engineering company that will become one of the foremost Professional outfits with a view to providing quality Services and execute jobs in the safest manner in line with approved standards and specifications, develop new ideas within our field of specialization and pursue sound Policies.

This won't have been achieved without hard work and dedication in every area of my endeavours. The birth of Billico Motors Enterprises in Ebana village, Eket LGA, a fully equipped automobile company has every digitalalize equipments, specialize workforce/experts to offer the best in automobile Services.

Q: Which other Automobile company have you worked with that might have helped  sharpened your experiences and knowledge in Automobile repairs and maintenance?

Ans: During my  apprenticeship days with Mingi Motors, from where I got engaged with IB Ekpo's Motors,  I have always nurtured  in mind that a day will come when an Automobile company within the ranks of Coscharis Motors,  CFAO motors,  SCOA motors, etc would be birthed in the oil city of Eket with the best and up to date repairs and maintenance equipments. We started just like what people refer to as "roadside Vehicle repairs workshop"  but in 2011, Billico Motors Enterprises was registered with corporate Affairs Commission (CAC),  and today, Billico Motors,  a branch of Billico Groups is that dream which has become a reality.

Q: In line with the Dakkada philosophy of the Akwa Ibom State Governor,  Mr.  Udom Emmanuel,  and in tandem with Local Content Policy Act,  how do you intend to carry along unskilled youths of the company's immediate community in terms of skills acquisition, training and entrepreneurial development?

Ans: Billico Motors has grown beyond expectations and physical structures. Apart from vehicle repairs, we also venture into vehicles leasing as well as Oil servicing businesses. One of Billico Motors Enterprises core mandate is about community development and getting our youths out of the streets by training them in various areas of specialization so as to help build a secure future of their choice .

Billico Motors Enterprises  have been able to create job opportunities from its first day of operation with its core objective as a factor. Currently, we have engaged the services of 25 staff members and 15 apprentices. Their salaries and entitlement are paid as at when due.

We are open to train as much as possible  large number of youths from Akwa Ibom State who are willing to  learn, while also soliciting for the State government and other agencies to partner with us by sponsoring youths who are willing to acquire specialize skills and knowledge in Automobile market with the latest technological  equipment in all our trainings which will be conducted at intervals of every three to six months.


Q: During our tour round the facility,  Billico Motors  seems to have in place latest digitalize automobile equipments which is an indication of your core mandate to provide excellent customer services.
Can you tell us more about these up to date equipments and some of its functions ?

Ans: With our latest technology and personnel, we are ready to compete with any Automobile company in terms of excellent services and technology delivery.
We have in our workshop a Four-post and Two-post lifts, laser alignment machine, balancing machine, Digital Tyre changing machine, latest electronic tyre batching machine, car frame and body straightening machine, Spraying Oven, top ranch and impact ranch, steam wash machine for interior and engine wash.

We also have in our services an air-conditioning machine which is used in diagnosing and rectifying the air condition system of your car and as well refine the existing gas to become fresh through our air-conditioning recirculating machine without wasting it. We are prepared to penetrate the automobile maintenance market with efficiency and effectiveness.


Q: What are the Safety Standards put in place for your workers and expected numerous clients to ensure no one gets hurt?

Ans: There is no way safety standard would be breached at Billico Motors Enterprises as safety is one of such watch words we place as a theme.
As a result of that, we have our fire fighters and Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) are in place for use at anytime as may be required. Our communication system is secured with a CCTV cameras to monitor whatever activities is carried out within and outside the premises.
According to Engr. Nsikak Ekam, President of American Society of Safety Professionals (Nigeria Chapter), and a Fellow  of the Institute Of Safety Professional Of Nigeria (ISPON.) He said and I quote,
"Cars could be  burnt/damaged, houses can burnt and Insurance will pay. but, eyes and life can't be replaced". Therefore, the  major thing in life is that one must be very careful and conscious of safety standards at work place and in their respective homes.


Q: Apart from automobile Services, repairs, maintainance and leasing. Mr Billy Etukudoh must be a multi-tasker, are there other businesses you do that the world needs to know?

Ans: Billico Motors Enterprises is a household name.  I am also a contractor with Exxonmobil and with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). I do more of cars hiring for companies. We have fleets of cars ranging from SUVs,  Hilux,  Hiase and Coaster Buses,  which are leased to Oil servicing companies.

Q: Mr.  Billy Etukudoh,  what is your word of advise to Akwa Ibomites and Nigerians out there?

Ans: My word to the youths of  Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria is that they should get themselves train practically in order to enable them depend less on others, but more on themselves to chart a new course for our society.

As a corporate group, we are ready to key into the Dakkada Philosophy by training and retraining them for the good of the society and humanity at large. We equally have a conference hall large enough to accommodate trainees.
Here at Billico Motors, we have several departments that one can conveniently learn a trade and become a professional in his or her own field of choice. Life is all about planning and in planning for a greater and secure future, one must be  humble, focus, dedicated and determined.

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