The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has hailed President Bola Tinubu's "Nigeria First Policy" as a bold move to fast-track industrial growth. The policy mandates the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to priorit…  | By Busola Bamidele on May 12, 2025 | The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has hailed President Bola Tinubu's "Nigeria First Policy" as a bold move to fast-track industrial growth. The policy mandates the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to prioritize Nigerian-made goods in public procurement. NASENI's Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, praised the initiative, saying it will boost demand for local products and empower indigenous entrepreneurs and manufacturers. "Government is a major buyer. This directive means increased demand across key sectors," he said. Read also: Halilu highlighted NASENI's commitment to local content through innovations such as Nigerian-assembled vehicles, smart irrigation tools, and energy systems. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining high product standards, stating, "Policy support must be matched with quality." The agency is holding "Made-in-Nigeria" focus forums nationwide to engage stakeholders and drive awareness about local products. Halilu affirmed NASENI's readiness to drive the policy's implementation, calling it a defining moment for Nigeria's industrial revolution. | | | |
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