National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office(MainPro)

Walk for Work, Work for Life Initiative Organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) The “Walk for Work, Work for Life” program, led by the Made in Nigeria Project Office , is a dynamic public engagement and empowerment initiative aimed at promoting employment, entrepreneurial awareness, and active participation in Nigeria’s industrial economy . Program Objectives The initiative is anchored on two interlinked goals: 1. Walk for Work Encouraging citizens to actively explore employment opportunities and engage with local industries , fostering awareness of available jobs and skills requirements across sectors. 2. Work for Life Promoting the concept of sustainable livelihoods through entrepreneurship, skill acquisition, and lifelong learning , empowering participants to create resilient career paths and contribute to economic growth. Key Features Target Audience: Youth, job seekers, artisans, SMEs, and industrial workers. Activities Include: Career fairs...

Train Nigeria, Learn Nigeria, Train for Trade Program Organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) The “Train Nigeria, Learn Nigeria, Train for Trade” initiative, spearheaded by the Made in Nigeria Project Office , is a strategic capacity-building program aimed at equipping Nigerian entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and trade practitioners with practical skills to compete effectively in local and international markets . Program Objectives The initiative focuses on three main pillars: 1. Train Nigeria Empowering participants with technical and vocational skills in manufacturing, processing, and entrepreneurship to improve product quality and operational efficiency. 2. Learn Nigeria Providing insight into domestic markets, regulatory frameworks, and consumer trends , helping businesses understand how to navigate the Nigerian business environment effectively. 3. Train for Trade Focusing on export readiness, cross-border trade practices, and international market standa...

Nigeria–Spain Summit 2026 Organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) The Nigeria–Spain Summit 2026 , organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office in Abuja, is set to take place in Barcelona, Spain , as a flagship platform for enhancing bilateral trade, promoting Nigerian-made products, and attracting investment into key sectors. Summit Objectives The summit is designed to advance Nigeria’s industrial and economic agenda by: 1. Promoting Trade and Exports Facilitating access to Southern European markets for Nigerian goods, with emphasis on agribusiness, textiles, and manufactured products . 2. Investment Mobilization Encouraging Spanish investors to partner with Nigerian companies in sectors like: Energy and renewable projects Agro-processing and food production Textile and leather industries Industrial infrastructure 3. Industrial Partnership & Economic Diversification The summit supports Nigeria’s shift from a consumption-driven econom...

Nigeria–Singapore Summit 2026 15th – 17th June 2026 | Singapore Organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office The Nigeria–Singapore Summit 2026 , scheduled for 15th to 17th June 2026 in Singapore , is organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office as a strategic platform to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and technological cooperation between Nigeria and Singapore. Summit Objectives The summit aims to strengthen economic, industrial, and technological collaboration between the two countries. Key objectives include: 1. Trade Expansion Facilitating B2B, B2G, and G2G engagements to increase the export of Nigerian goods to Asia, particularly Singapore, while promoting foreign investment into Nigeria. 2. Industrial & Technological Cooperation Promoting joint ventures and knowledge exchange in: Manufacturing and agro-processing Fintech and digital economy solutions Renewable energy and clean technology Infrastructure development 3. Investment Mobilizatio...

Asia–Africa Summit 2026 15th – 17th October 2026 | Deqing, China Organised by the Made in Nigeria Project Office The Asia–Africa Summit 2026 , scheduled for 15th to 17th October 2026 in Deqing, China, is officially organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office as a flagship platform for advancing structured economic cooperation between Asia and Africa. Hosted in Deqing , within Zhejiang Province , the summit is designed to strengthen bilateral and multilateral trade relations, foster industrial partnerships, and promote sustainable development across both continents. Strategic Vision of the Organizer The Made in Nigeria Project Office has consistently championed the transition of Nigeria—and by extension Africa from a consumption-driven economy to a production-based, export-oriented model . By convening the Asia–Africa Summit in China, the organization demonstrates its commitment to: Expanding market access for African products Facilitating technology transfer Encou...

Ondo Expo 2026 Made in Ondo Fair, Exhibition & Economic Forum Akure, Ondo State | Organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office The Ondo Expo 2026, themed Made in Ondo Fair, Exhibition and Economic Forum , is set to hold in Akure , the capital of Ondo State . Organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office, the event is designed as a strategic sub-national industrial platform to unlock Ondo State’s production potential and integrate it into Nigeria’s broader industrialization and export development agenda. This Expo represents a deliberate effort to decentralize economic growth by empowering state-level manufacturing ecosystems and promoting regional comparative advantages. Strategic Rationale for Ondo State Ondo State is endowed with significant natural and industrial resources, including: Cocoa production and agro-processing Timber and forestry resources Solid minerals Bitumen deposits Fisheries and aquaculture Emerging SME clusters Despite these assets, much...