By Miriam Humbe
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to patronise and promote Made in Nigeria goods and services for sustainable economic development of the country.
Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF) disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday.
The Permanent Secretary, Special Services Office and the Supervising Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma made the call at the Regional and State Coordinators Conference of Made-in-Nigeria in Abuja.
The Permanent Secretary, who was represented at the event by the Director, International Organisation Department (IOD), Musiliu Oladunjoye, said that the conference was a crucial step in Nigeria’s journey towards economic growth and development.
He said that effective collaboration, innovative solutions and capacity building will serve as a booster to the Made-in-Nigeria project.
The National Coordinator of the Made in Nigeria Project, under the International Organisation Department in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Nwabueze said that the “Made in Nigeria” project was beyond a slogan but a movement that had the capacity to boost Nigeria’s economic fortune.
He therefore urged all Nigerians to take pride in patronising products and services that are homegrown, crafted, and delivered by talented entrepreneurs, artisans and innovators in the country.
Keynote speaker, Barrister Promise Ogadinma Mbani, the Eastern Coordinator of Made-in-Nigeria Products observed that one of the major setbacks for the ‘Made in Nigeria’ products is the cultural preference for foreign products.
He advocated for registration, standardisation and promotion of Made-in-Nigeria products and services in the country in order to improve patronage within and outside the shores of the country.
He further emphasised the need to educate, sensitize and create awareness among Nigerians.
