The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to amplify the success of locally engineered solutions aimed at transforming lives by embarking on a nationwide sensitisation and promotion of Made-in-Nigeria products.
A nationwide strategic focused group meetings on Made-in-Nigeria products are being organised by the agency to champion this course in six geo-political zones of the country.
Flagging off the initiate in Abuja on Wednesday for the North Central zone, the Coordinator, Implementation and Management Office (IMO) NASENI, Yusuf Kasheem said by the strategic focused meeting is designed to inspire a groundswell of support for Made-in-Nigeria products.
He said when Nigerians embrace the initiative, “we do more than purchase goods—we invest in our future. We create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and reduce our reliance on imported alternatives.”
Kasheem further said the adoption and patronage of every Made-in-Nigeria product “is a step toward a stronger, more self-sufficient Nigeria.”
He maintained the agency is committed to harnessing technology and innovation for the prosperity of all Nigerians.
“In just over a year, through strategic partnerships both locally and internationally, NASENI has introduced 35 commercially viable, Made-in-Nigeria products.
“These innovations span critical sectors and reflect our commitment to excellence and self-reliance,” he stated.
These products, according to Kasheem, include Solar Irrigation Systems: Empowering farmers and bolstering food security; Home Solar Systems: Delivering clean, affordable energy to Nigerian households; Lithium Batteries: Powering electric vehicles and advancing sustainable transportation and Electric Vehicles: Pioneering eco-friendly mobility and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
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Other breakthrough are Laptops and Smartphones: Demonstrating Nigeria’s capacity to produce world-class electronics; Animal Feed Mill Machines: Enhancing agricultural productivity and supporting livestock development and Energy-Efficient Street Lamps: Illuminating communities with sustainable lighting solutions.
Executive Director Business Development, NEXIM Bank, Hon. Stella Okotete said the promotion of Made-in-Nigeria products is not just an economic necessity—it is a national imperative.
This, she said, would help “increase the quality, branding, and competitiveness of our products, we enhance our foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and strengthen the value chain across key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, solid minerals, and services.”
In supporting the initiative, Okotete said: “NEXIM Bank has developed targeted interventions, including: Single-digit interest loans to support businesses in export manufacturing and value addition.Export credit facilities to ease access to financing for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).”