The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite says the ministry will strengthen collaboration with manufacturers to enhance manufacturing performance to spur economic growth and development.
Uzoka-Anite said this at the opening ceremony of the seventh edition of the Nigerian Manufacturing Equipment Expo and the ninth edition of the Nigerian Raw Materials Expo on Tuesday in Lagos.
NAN reports that the expo had as its theme: “Future Manufacturing: Building a Sustainable Roadmap to the Industrialisation of Nigeria.”
The Minister represented by Mrs Olumuyiwa Ajayi-Ade, a deputy director of the ministry, said Nigeria must prioritise development of its raw materials sector to support our manufacturing industry.
According to her, by focusing on value addition and local sourcing, the country can reduce its reliance on imported raw materials and improve the overall competitiveness of our products.
She said the ministry’s policy initiatives were centered on…