Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the prioritisation of local content and promotion of made-in-Nigeria products.
He stated that Executive Order 003 which makes the patronage of locally manufactured products mandatory is still in effect.
Shettima also says the Federal Government has partnered with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria to devise an actionable roadmap and policy framework that would refurbish the nation’s manufacturing sector.
He affirmed that the roadmap and policy framework would be speedily implemented to effect the needed changes that will revamp the sector.
The VP, who declared open the three-day National Manufacturing Policy Summit at the State House Banquet Hall, regretted that the sector had endured a series of setbacks over the past decades.
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I implore us all to leverage this summit to develop an actionable roadmap and policy framework, ready for immediate implementation, to create the changes we want in the manufacturing sector.
“I assure you that we shall always maintain an open-door policy to accommodate your needs and expectations,” Shettima stated.
The VP further stressed the need to support local firms.
He said, “Let us be reminded that we cannot achieve significant progress in our drive for industrialisation unless we deliberately promote the production of capital goods.
“We must be focused on expanding our production base, prioritizing local content, and promoting made-in-Nigeria products.”
“I want to assure you that Executive Order No 003 – Support for Local Content in Public Procurement by the Federal Government, which mandates the patronage of locally manufactured products is still in effect.
“The relevant government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies are mandated to fully comply with the order,” he declared.
