By Njoku Chijioke
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has renewed its call for Nigerians to embrace and promote locally made products as a key driver of economic growth and self-reliance.
Speaking during a stakeholder focus group meeting in Dutse, Abdulfatai Ambali, Head of Manufacturing Services at NASENI’s Hydraulic Equipment Development Institute, urged citizens to patronize made-in-Nigeria goods and services. He emphasized that the strength of the manufacturing sector lies not only in innovation but also in public confidence and support.
“We must rally behind our own,” Ambali said. “If we fail to patronize made-in-Nigeria products, government efforts and investments will amount to nothing.”
The forum brought together manufacturers, researchers, policymakers, and civil society groups to explore strategies for expanding Nigeria’s industrial base. Ambali stressed the need for collaboration between the government, private sector, and academic institutions to foster innovation and quality production.
He noted that NASENI is actively working to raise awareness about the value of homegrown products while challenging local manufacturers to uphold global standards.
“This is more than a campaign. It is a movement for national development,” he said.
As Nigeria seeks sustainable pathways to industrialization, NASENI’s advocacy is a bold reminder that the journey begins with Nigerians choosing to buy what their fellow citizens produce.
