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Core Mandate of the Made in Nigeria Project Office: Driving Industrial Growth and National Brand Development

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Core Mandate of the Made in Nigeria Project Office: Driving Industrial Growth and National Brand Development The Made in Nigeria Project Office is a strategic national initiative designed to reposition Nigeria’s economy from a consumption-driven structure to a production-oriented and industrialized nation. Its core mandate focuses on strengthening local manufacturing, supporting national brands, and building a globally competitive industrial ecosystem. 1. Economic Promotion and Transition to a Production Economy A central objective of the Made in Nigeria Project Office is to promote economic transformation by supporting Nigeria’s shift from consumption to production. This is achieved through: Expansion of local manufacturing capacity Encouragement of industrialization across key sectors Reduction of import dependency Strengthening domestic value chains The long-term goal is to build a self-reliant economy driven by Nigerian-made goods and services. 2. Identification and Revival of Mori...

Celebrating Women Leadership: Profiles of Outstanding State Coordinators in The Made in Nigeria Project Office, Driving Development and National Transformation

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Celebrating Women Leadership: Profiles of Outstanding State Coordinators in The Made in Nigeria Project Office, Driving Development and National Transformation Women across Nigeria continue to play increasingly strategic roles in governance, economic development, community mobilization, and nation-building. Their growing participation in leadership positions reflects the expanding recognition of women as key drivers of sustainable development, grassroots engagement, and social transformation. Among these emerging leaders are distinguished female state coordinators who continue to contribute significantly to developmental initiatives, stakeholder engagement, economic empowerment, and public service within their respective states. Below are profiles of four notable women serving as state coordinators and contributing to grassroots mobilization, leadership, and development-focused initiatives across Nigeria. 1. Hon. Chiamaka Nnake — State Coordinator, Anambra State Chiamaka Nnake se...

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK 2026 by Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja

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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK 2026 by Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja PARTICIPATION BY NIGERIAN DELEGATION   1. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT SETTING  The Singapore International Water Week, SIWW, is one of the world's premier platforms for water innovation, and Nigeria's participation reflects its urgent need to address domestic water scarcity and infrastructure decay through global partnerships. Launched in 2008, SIWW is a biennial event (held every two years) that gathers global water leaders, policy makers, and industry experts. It is part of Singapore's strategic program to share innovative water solutions, such as NEWater (recycled high-grade reclaimed water) and desalination.  Key Pillars of SIWW:  The Water Leaders’ Summit: High-level discussions between government ministers and CEOs.  Water Convention: A technical forum for sharing cutting-edge research and best practices.   Water Expo: A marketplace for water technologies (treatment,...

ROADMAP FOR THE NIGERIA–CHINA SUMMIT ON MADE-IN-NIGERIA PRODUCTS BY MADE IN NIGERIA PROJECT OFFICE, ABUJA

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ROADMAP FOR THE NIGERIA–CHINA SUMMIT ON MADE-IN-NIGERIA PRODUCTS BY MADE IN NIGERIA PROJECT OFFICE, ABUJA Vision and   Objective : The summit aims to position Nigeria as Africa’s manufacturing, trade, and investment hub, while promoting Made-in-Nigeria products to Chinese investors, distributors, manufacturers, and consumers. The summit is intended to achieve the following: ü     Increase exports of Nigerian products to China; ü     Attract Chinese investment into Nigerian manufacturing and value addition ü   Create distribution and market access channels for Nigerian goods in China, in particular, and Asia in general. PREPARATIONS: PHASE 1: Establish a Steering Committee or an interface with some agencies, such as: Ø   Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ø   Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment; Ø   Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC); Ø   Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC); Ø   Sta...