….. Speaker Abass reaffirmed the National Assembly’s full support for policies that prioritise Nigerian-made goods.
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening support for local production. The Vice President stated this at the Made in Naija Trade Exhibition organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce Represented by his Special Adviser, Special Duties, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo, Senator Shettima said Nigeria’s economic identity and global relevance will be defined by what it creates. He emphasized that Nigeria’s future depends on the creativity, ingenuity, and enterprise of its people. “There is nothing that advertises the pride of a nation as much as the craft, creativity and conceptions of its people,” Shettima said. “They do more than signal the capability of the people. They serve as a fertilizer of the economy. They nourish every sector and give life to dreams yet to be imagined.” The Vice President stressed that the country’s wealth does not lie in oil fields, fertile land, or mineral deposits, but in what Nigerians are able to turn those resources into He highlighted that Nigerian brilliance has already been demonstrated in multiple sectors, from agro-processing to architecture, textiles to technology, and manufacturing to music. The Vice President said President Bola Tinubu considers local creators and producers as essential partners in national renewal.
The Speaker House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, reaffirmed the National Assembly’s full support for policies that prioritise Nigerian-made goods, saying the country’s future depends on local production, value addition, and reduced dependence on imports.
Dr. Tajudeen praised the initiative as a timely response to Nigeria’s urgent need for industrial growth and economic self-reliance.
He said the country must now shift from an import-dependent economy to one built on domestic production, value creation, and inclusive growth, especially under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which offers huge opportunities.
Chairman House Committee on Commerce, Ahmed Munir, said Nigeria stands on the brink of an industrial and economic rebirth driven by local manufacturing, innovation, and strong legislative support.
He noted that the focus on local content is projected to create over five million new jobs by 2030, shifting Nigerian youths from the unemployment line into factories, workshops, and innovation hubs across the country.
