National Product and Commodity Processing Training Program: Jalingo, Taraba State by made in Nigeria Project Office

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National Product and Commodity Processing Training Program: Jalingo, Taraba State by made in Nigeria Project Office

The National Product and Commodity Processing Training Program recently held in Jalingo, Taraba State, is a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s industrial capacity, promoting local manufacturing, and enhancing value addition across key sectors. Organized under the guidance of the Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro), Abuja, the program focuses on empowering local entrepreneurs, SMEs, and farmers with practical skills in product processing, packaging, and commercialization.

Objectives of the Training Program

The program was designed to:

  • Enhance local processing capabilities for agricultural commodities and industrial raw materials.

  • Promote value addition to Nigeria’s raw products, reducing dependence on exports of unprocessed goods.

  • Provide practical, hands-on training on product processing, preservation, packaging, and branding.

  • Encourage entrepreneurship and SME development, creating sustainable economic opportunities.

  • Support the national industrialization agenda under the Made in Nigeria initiative.

Key Focus Areas

  1. Agricultural Product Processing:
    Trainees learned modern methods for processing crops such as yams, rice, maize, sesame, and groundnuts, improving shelf life, nutritional quality, and marketability.

  2. Commodity Value Addition:
    The program focused on transforming raw minerals and industrial commodities into market-ready products, encouraging local beneficiation and industrial linkages.

  3. Packaging and Branding:
    Participants were trained on standardized packaging, labelling, and branding, enabling Nigerian products to meet international quality standards and compete globally.

  4. Entrepreneurship and Business Development:
    Workshops included business planning, marketing strategies, and access to finance, equipping participants to scale their ventures and attract investment.

  5. Quality Control and Standards:
    Trainees were guided on adhering to Nigerian and international standards, ensuring compliance for local and export markets.

Strategic Role of the Made in Nigeria Project Office

The Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) coordinated the Jalingo program, ensuring alignment with national industrialization goals by:

  • Mobilizing local stakeholders including entrepreneurs, farmers, processors, and SMEs.

  • Providing technical and expert support in product processing and value addition.

  • Creating linkages between participants and investors, both domestic and international.

  • Promoting Nigerian-made products as globally competitive and export-ready.

Expected Outcomes

  • Increased value addition for agricultural and industrial commodities in Taraba State.

  • Enhanced skills and capacity for local entrepreneurs, improving productivity and quality.

  • Job creation and SME growth, contributing to poverty reduction and economic empowerment.

  • Boost in Nigerian-made products, supporting the country’s industrialization and export diversification agenda.

Conclusion

The National Product and Commodity Processing Training Program in Jalingo is a transformative initiative that reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to industrialization, value addition, and local content promotion. With the strategic coordination of the Made in Nigeria Project Office, this program not only empowers local producers but also strengthens the country’s position as a production-led economy, capable of delivering high-quality, globally competitive products.

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