Yesterday, President Bola Tinubu revealed that items created in Nigeria will soon be more visible in important industries and public procurement. He gave instances of medical equipment, cables, meters, packing, clothing, and medications. Additionally, he advised the public to anticipate increased safety and value through product authentication and standard enforcement. At the 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Tinubu gave the keynote speech in Lagos. “Nigeria First: Prioritizing Made-in-Nigeria” was the theme of the AGM. “By December 2025, the federal ministry of industry, trade, and investment and BPP will issue guidelines on documentation required when imports are chosen over certified local options,” Tinubu stated, speaking through Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and InvestmentNigeria’s first policy, according to the president, is “a disciplined way to spend, to procure, and to compete” rather than a catchphrase. He maintained that Nigerian goods that adhere to norms will be given preference by the government. Leading African businessman and Dangote Group President giving a major speech In order to guarantee that Nigerian goods, skills, and industries are given precedence in national procurement and trade choices, Aliko Dangote advocated for a purposeful move toward domestic industry development and expansion. He claimed that if Nigeria’s first program were successfully implemented, it would increase GDP, lessen reliance on imports, and create jobs. “Once a vibrant sector employing over 500,000 people across underscores the urgent need for policies that prioritize domestic 180 mills,” Dangote, represented by Engr. Mansur Ahmed, stated. A number of issues have hurt the textile business, such as unregulated imports of completed goods, antiquated equipment, and patchy government assistance,” he stated.
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