LAGOS, Nigeria (FN) \u2014 President Bola Tinubu has described Made-in-Nigeria products as \u201ctestaments of confidence,\u201d urging manufacturers to scale up local production and compete globally. His remarks came during the opening of the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair, Africa\u2019s largest business exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking through Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Owan Enoh, Tinubu emphasized the importance of local content in public procurement. \u201cWe must prioritize Nigerian-made goods in our hospitals, schools, and infrastructure,\u201d he said. \u201cThese products reflect our resilience, creativity, and national pride.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lagos International Trade Fair, organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), runs from November 6 to 15 at Tafawa Balewa Square. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cConnecting Businesses, Creating Value,\u201d highlights the fair\u2019s role in linking local producers with global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 20 countries are participating, showcasing innovations in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, packaging, and digital technology. The fair is expected to attract over 500,000 visitors, including investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tinubu\u2019s comments come amid renewed efforts to boost Nigeria\u2019s manufacturing sector. He cited the recent inauguration of Africa\u2019s largest fiber optic cable factory in Sagamu as proof that Nigerian industry is ready to compete globally. \u201cWe are not just building for Nigeria; we are building for the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LCCI President Gabriel Idahosa praised the government\u2019s commitment to industrial growth. \u201cThe president\u2019s message is a call to action,\u201d Idahosa said. \u201cWe must support local producers and create an enabling environment for them to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) also have a strong presence at the fair, with dedicated zones for startups and youth-led businesses. Many exhibitors expressed optimism about Tinubu\u2019s remarks, saying they felt seen and supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been waiting for this kind of recognition,\u201d said Chika Okafor, a packaging entrepreneur from Aba. \u201cIf the government backs us with policy and procurement, we can transform the economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fair also features policy dialogues, investment forums, and AfCFTA-focused sessions aimed at strengthening intra-African trade. Organizers say the event is not just about commerce, but about shaping Nigeria\u2019s economic future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the fair continues, Tinubu\u2019s message resonates across exhibition halls: Made-in-Nigeria is not just a label \u2014 it\u2019s a statement of confidence, capacity, and ambition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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