The National Coordinator and Executive Director, Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja Received The Newly Appointed Benue State Coordinator and his Team at the National Secretariat Office, As Official Resumption and Collection of Appointment Letter Of The Benue State Coordinator.

The National Coordinator and Executive Director, Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja Received The Newly Appointed Benue State Coordinator and his Team at the National Secretariat Office, As Official Resumption and Collection of The Benue State Coordinator.

The Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro), Abuja, formally received the newly appointed Benue State Coordinator in a landmark visit that marked the official resumption and collection of the appointment letter. The event signifies a strategic step toward strengthening state-level implementation of Nigeria’s industrial transformation agenda.

The visit underscores MAiNPro’s commitment to deepening its nationwide structure through coordinated state representation, ensuring that economic promotion, local manufacturing support, and industrial revival initiatives reach grassroots levels.

Strengthening State-Level Industrial Coordination

The appointment of a Benue State Coordinator reflects the expanding institutional footprint of the Made in Nigeria Project Office. As one of Nigeria’s agriculturally endowed states, Benue holds significant potential for agro-processing, light manufacturing, and value-added production.

During the official visit to Abuja, the Coordinator engaged in strategic discussions with national leadership on:

• Advancing local manufacturing clusters in Benue State

• Promoting agro-industrial value chains

• Supporting indigenous brands and SMEs

• Implementing the National Labeling and Brand Protection framework

• Mobilizing investors for revival of dormant industries

The formal presentation and collection of the appointment letter represent not only administrative compliance but also the commencement of operational responsibilities.

Alignment with the National Industrial Agenda

The Made in Nigeria Project Office operates with a core mandate centered on transitioning Nigeria from a consumption-driven economy to a production-based economy. This is achieved through:

1. Economic promotion and industrial advocacy

2. Identification and revival of moribund factories through BOOT and FDI models

3. Brand development and support for local products

4. Counterfeit control, labeling systems, and brand surveillance

The Benue State Coordinator is expected to serve as a strategic liaison between the national office in Abuja and stakeholders within the state, including manufacturers, chambers of commerce, cooperatives, youth entrepreneurs, and investment groups.

Strategic Importance of Benue State

Often referred to as the “Food Basket of the Nation,” Benue State presents strong opportunities in:

• Agro-processing (rice, yam, cassava, soybeans, sesame)

• Food packaging and preservation

• Fertilizer blending and farm-input production

• Rural industrial clusters

• Export-ready agricultural commodities

The Coordinator’s role will include mobilizing these sectors into structured production frameworks aligned with MAiNPro’s national objectives.

Institutional Capacity Building and Implementation Roadmap

Following the official resumption, the Benue State Coordinator is expected to:

• Establish a functional state office structure

• Conduct stakeholder mapping and industrial audits

• Identify moribund or underutilized production facilities

• Facilitate partnerships with investors and development agencies

• Organize local trade exhibitions under the Made in Nigeria brand

The Abuja meeting also included orientation on operational guidelines, reporting frameworks, branding compliance standards, and national event participation protocols.

A Renewed Commitment to Production and Economic Growth

The formal visit and appointment letter collection symbolize more than ceremonial procedure, it represents a renewed commitment to structured industrial development at the sub-national level.

With coordinated state-level leadership, the Made in Nigeria Project Office continues to expand its institutional architecture to drive:

• Job creation

• SME formalization

• Local brand visibility

• Reduced import dependence

• Sustainable industrial growth

As the Benue State Coordinator officially resumes duties, expectations are high for measurable progress in strengthening the state’s production ecosystem and integrating its economic potential into Nigeria’s broader industrialization strategy.

The Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja, remains steadfast in its mission to catalyze economic transformation through coordinated national and state partnerships, building a Nigeria that produces, competes, and exports with confidence.