Made in Nigeria Project Office Launches Special Program, ''Made in Benue Products'' in Sese Event Centre, Makurdi, Benue State, 2026

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Made in Nigeria Project Office Launches Special Program, ''Made in Benue Products'' in Sese Event Centre, Makurdi, Benue State, 2026 

The Made in Nigeria Project Office has officially kicked off the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office in Benue State, marking a significant step in promoting local products and strengthening regional brands.

The launch featured a strategic stakeholders’ engagement meeting with key players from the agricultural ecosystem, fashion, creative industries, fabrication, processing, and technology sectors, reflecting a multi-sectoral approach to national and state-level brand development.

Key Highlights of the Benue Program

  1. Strengthening the Made in Benue Brand
    • Participants examined challenges affecting local products and explored strategies to enhance quality, visibility, and market reach
    • Focus on creating a distinct identity for Benue-made products that complements the national Made in Nigeria initiative
  2. Partnerships and Collaboration
    • Stakeholders identified opportunities to collaborate across sectors for innovation, production, and distribution
    • Engagements aim to align industry players with government programs for sustainable growth
  3. Alignment with National and State Vision
    • The program supports the vision of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Governor Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State
    • Emphasis on promoting Made in Nigeria 🇳🇬 and Made in Benue brands as drivers of economic diversification, industrialization, and employment

Significance for Benue State

  • Economic Empowerment: Encourages growth in agriculture, fashion, and creative sectors, generating jobs and local wealth
  • National Brand Integration: Ensures that Benue products contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s broader industrial and branding agenda
  • Innovation and Technology: Promotes adoption of modern processing and fabrication techniques for competitive local products

Looking Ahead

The Benue State initiative will roll out programs, including:

  • Capacity building and training for local producers
  • Market access facilitation for Made in Benue products locally and internationally
  • Strategic collaborations with federal agencies, the private sector, and academic institutions

Conclusion:
The launch of the Made in Nigeria Special Project Office in Benue State represents a strategic milestone in national and regional brand development, fostering collaboration across sectors, boosting local production, and driving the vision of Made in Nigeria 🇳🇬 and Made in Benue as pillars of economic growth and national pride.

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  1. HON. NWABUEZE Buchi GeorgeApril 1, 2026 at 8:44 AM

    The National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, located at The Shagari House in Abuja, is an OSGF initiative designed to promote local production and economic growth. It aims to reduce import dependence, enhance SME competitiveness, and boost national pride by encouraging the consumption of local products.
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    Key Aspects of the Project
    Purpose: Transition Nigeria from a consumption-based to a production-driven economy, fostering self-reliance and job creation.
    Focus Areas: Strengthening local brands, enhancing product quality to meet international standards, facilitating trade via expos and exhibitions.
    Location/Office: Situated at B53 (Ground Floor), The Shagari House, Three Arm Zone, Abuja.
    Target: Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through capacity building, and facilitating market access for Nigerian-made goods and services.
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    Initiatives and Objectives
    International Visibility: The Made in Nigeria Project connects local businesses with international buyers through, for instance, hosting economic forums and trade exhibitions to promote Nigerian products globally.
    Quality Standard Improvement: Addressing challenges like the high rate of agro-export rejection by strengthening packaging, standard compliance, and promoting local raw material sourcing.
    SME Support: Assisting local producers in reaching international markets through improved standards, and potential mentorship.
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    Application and Participation
    Businesses looking to be featured can engage via the official Made in Nigeria Application process, which covers locally sourced or locally manufactured products.
    The project works in collaboration with agencies like the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).
    Contacts: Info@madeinnigeriang.org, madeinnigeriaapplication@gmail.com, or via telephone (08050327696).
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