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Made in Nigeria Project Office Hosts National Retreat in Lafia, Nasarawa State The Made in Nigeria Project Office successfully hosted its National Retreat in Lafia in May 2026, bringing together key stakeholders, state coordinators, executive council members, development partners, industry leaders, and representatives from various sectors of the economy for strategic deliberations on national development and economic transformation. The retreat served as an important platform for policy discussions, institutional coordination, leadership engagement, and strategic planning aimed at advancing the objectives of the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria initiative across Nigeria. Held in an atmosphere of collaboration and renewed commitment, the retreat focused on strengthening the implementation of programs designed to promote local manufacturing, industrialization, entrepreneurship, investment, and sustainable economic growth. Advancing the Made in Nigeria Vision The Natio...

Governor Abdullahi Sule Named Grand Patron of Made in Nigeria Project in Nasarawa State, During its Official Inauguration in Lafia, That Took place on May 11, 2026, at the Late Aliyu Akwe Doma Banquet Hall, Lafia, Nasarawa State Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi A. Sule , has been formally honoured as the Grand Patron of the Nasarawa State Office of the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project, in a recognition that reinforces the state’s commitment to industrialization, local production, and economic diversification. The inauguration and decoration ceremony, held in May 2026, reflects the growing emphasis on strengthening Nigeria’s production base through the promotion of locally made goods, agribusiness development, and small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) growth. Official Inauguration in Lafia The event took place on May 11, 2026, at the Late Aliyu Akwe Doma Banquet Hall in Lafia, where Governor Sule officially hosted and inaugurated the state-level National Br...

Made in the North: Advancing Regional Industrial Growth Through the Made in Nigeria Project Office The “Made in the North” initiative is a strategic economic development drive under the framework of the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office, aimed at unlocking the enormous economic potential of Northern Nigeria through industrialization, local manufacturing, entrepreneurship development, and regional value-chain expansion. Northern Nigeria remains one of the largest economic regions in Africa, blessed with vast agricultural resources, solid minerals, livestock potential, human capital, cultural heritage, and expanding commercial markets. The Made in the North initiative seeks to harness these advantages to strengthen local production, stimulate investment, create jobs, and contribute significantly to Nigeria’s transition from a consumption-based economy to a production-driven nation. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s economic diversification...

Made in Nigeria: Six Strategic Sectors Driving Nigeria’s Economic Transformation By The Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja. The “Made in Nigeria” initiative has emerged as one of the most strategic national development movements aimed at transforming Nigeria from a consumption-driven economy into a production-based and industrialized nation. Through the promotion of local manufacturing, industrial revitalization, innovation, and value-chain development, the initiative seeks to strengthen economic independence, create jobs, reduce import dependence, and stimulate sustainable national growth. Central to this national agenda is the prioritization of key sectors that have the capacity to accelerate industrialization, improve infrastructure, enhance productivity, and improve the quality of life of Nigerians. Among the critical sectors receiving attention are Energy and Power, Mining and Solid Minerals, Transportation and Rail, Health, Housing, and Water Development. These sectors form...

Roles and Responsibilities of State Officials of the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Introduction The State Offices of the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project serve as the operational extension of the national initiative at sub-national levels across Nigeria. Their core mandate is to promote Nigerian-made products and services, strengthen local production capacity, improve competitiveness, stimulate employment, and support broad-based economic growth in alignment with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda . State officials are expected to work in close collaboration with the National Project Office, State Governments, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Organized Private Sector (OPS), development partners, manufacturers, SMEs, youth and women groups, and investors to ensure effective implementation and impact delivery. Policy Implementation and Coordination State officials are responsible for ensuring the effective i...

Made in Nigeria Project: Foundational and Administrative Framework for State Office Establishment Establishing Structure, Legitimacy, and Operational Framework of State Offices The Made in Nigeria Project was established under the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy as a strategic national initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria into a production-driven, innovation-based, and self-reliant economy. The programme promotes local manufacturing, entrepreneurship, industrialization, and economic diversification while strengthening value creation across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. It is aligned with the National Development Plan (2021–2025) and Nigeria’s long-term Vision 2050 , providing a structured roadmap for sustainable industrial transformation. At the national level, the initiative is coordinated through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) , ensuring institutional legitimacy, policy alignment, and coordinated implementation acros...