The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has officially endorsed the West Africa Industrialization, Manufacturing and Trade (West Africa IMT) Summit & Exhibition 2025, highlighting Nigeria's commitment to intra-African trade, local production, and investment-driven growth.
Speaking on the endorsement, Minister of State Senator John Owan Enoh said the Ministry is backing both the summit and its exhibition component, describing it as a platform for practical solutions to regional industrial challenges.
Tagged "Accelerating West Africa's Sustainable Industrial Revolution for Economic Prosperity," the summit will feature policy briefings, investment showcases, and sessions focused on industrial infrastructure, regulatory harmonisation, and manufacturing capacity.
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Wemimo Oyelana, Country Director (Nigeria) and Portfolio Director – Energy, said the endorsement validates the summit's strategic importance, adding that it reflects a shared commitment to economic transformation through industry and trade.
The summit aligns with regional trends—such as Nigeria's "Nigeria First" procurement policy, Ghana's local value mandates, and Senegal's industry subsidies—designed to grow domestic manufacturing.
By bringing together policymakers, investors, and businesses, the West Africa IMT Summit aims to convert industrial ambition into tangible growth, positioning West Africa as a competitive manufacturing and trade hub.
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