Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the Nigeria First Policy.
The FG’s agency noted that the policy, which indicates a ban on foreign goods to the advantage of indigenous products, would lead to a surge in made-in-Nigeria goods.
In a statement issued on Sunday, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, hailed the policy’s prioritisation of locally made goods and indigenous solutions in government procurement.
He said the directive would empower local entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and technology innovators by giving them the necessary support to thrive.
“With Mr. President’s directive to the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to revise and enforce guidelines in favour of local suppliers, we anticipate a significant increase in patronage of Nigerian-made products,”;; Mr. Halilu said.
“Government is a major buyer of goods and services, and this move will translate into increased demand across key sectors,”;; he added.
Halilu noted that NASENI has long championed local content through its own initiatives. He highlighted products developed by the agency, ranging from Nigerian-assembled vehicles and energy systems to smart irrigation tools and electronic devices, as evidence of the quality and competitiveness of local manufacturing.
“We are determined to be at the forefront of implementing the president’s vision,”;; Mr. Halilu stated. “But this is also a call to action for local producers.
“It is not enough to enjoy policy support; quality and standards must never be compromised. We must deliver products that compete favourably with imports and meet the needs of Nigerian consumers.
“We have seen the capacity and competence of our local manufacturers. They are ready. With the right support, we can achieve true industrialisation powered by Nigerian solutions,”;; a statement by NASENI director of information, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, partly reads.
