The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) have partnered to draw a roadmap for the industrialization of the country.
Speaking at a press conference in Lagos announce the 2023 Nigeria Manufacturing and Equipment Expo (NME) and the Nigerian Raw Materials Expo (NIRAM) scheduled for between November 21 and 23, 2023, at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, MAN President Otunba Francis Meshioye, said disruptive technologies such as Blockchain, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Green Energy, and Augmented Reality, are set to shape the future, manufacturers must harness these innovations to foster self-sufficiency.
The expo which is being oganised by MAN and RMRDC, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has: ‘Future Manufacturing: Building a Sustainable Roadmap to the Industrialisation of Nigeria’ as its theme.
Meshioye said the theme of the expo holds particular significance in the current context, highlighting the need for stakeholders to engage in in-depth discussions on the importance of forward-thinking, environmentally responsible, and industry-supportive strategies in manufacturing.
According to him, this underscores manufacturing’s pivotal role as a catalyst for economic and social development within the region. “The NME & NIRAM Expo, recognized as the preeminent and all-encompassing event covering every facet of the manufacturing value chain, is gearing up to tackle pivotal issues in line with our theme, ‘Future Manufacturing: Building a Sustainable Roadmap to the Industrialisation of Nigeria,’ Meshioye stated.
The MAN president said this year, the Association’s focus is squarely on discussions and solutions that will drive the manufacturing industry towards a prosperous and sustainable future. “We’ll explore innovative strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and sustainable practices that can contribute to the growth of the entire African manufacturing ecosystem,” he said.