By Rukayat Moisemhe

 

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said the 2025 Nigeria Manufacturing and Equipment (NME) and Nigerian Raw Materials (NIRAM) Expo will promote technology for sustainable industrial development.

 

 

 

President of MAN, Mr Francis Meshioye, said this on Wednesday during a news conference held in Lagos.

 

 

 

Meshioye said the NME/NIRAM Expo will act as a key platform for adopting home-grown technology to boost local production and reduce reliance on foreign goods.

 

 

 

He said the event will bring together players across the manufacturing value chain to showcase technologies and solutions that support the government’s “Nigeria First” policy.

 

 

 

The joint expo, organised with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), is with the theme: ‘Accelerating Sustainable Manufacturing through Cutting-edge Technology Solutions’.

 

 

 

“By adopting advanced technologies, we move toward innovation, resilience, and long-term value for all stakeholders,” Meshioye said.

 

 

 

He added that discussions would focus on energy-efficient production, smart factory technologies, and automation using Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

 

 

 

According to him, the expo will promote resource optimisation, waste reduction via closed-loop systems, and advanced recycling techniques.

 

 

 

“It will also encourage partnerships with green tech innovators to co-create sustainable, scalable solutions,” he stated.

 

 

 

Meshioye revealed the event, set for Aug. 5 to Aug. 7, will gather equipment manufacturers, processors, fabricators, and stakeholders under one roof.

 

 

 

The event will also allow them to display innovations, machinery, and new technology developed for the local market.

 

 

 

He emphasised the importance of using locally sourced raw materials and support services like domestic funding and logistics.

 

 

 

This, he said, will drive Nigeria’s manufacturing efforts and support a prosperous, sustainable industrial future.

 

 

 

Speaking also, RMRDC Director General, Prof. Martin Muonso, called for better use of Nigeria’s abundant raw materials.

 

 

 

Muonso, represented by Dr Edith Obi, said the partnership with MAN and other stakeholders promotes raw material use and national self-sufficiency.

 

 

 

“We are building a future where Nigerian-made products are celebrated globally,” he said.

 

 

 

He added the expo would unite fabricators, manufacturers, and users to appreciate local innovation and production efforts.

 

 

 

Mrs Kofo Akinkugbe, CEO of Secure ID, said strong investment in research and development is key to building a full production value chain.

 

 

 

She stated that greater investment in research would help produce more local raw materials and ease dependence on imports.

 

 

 

“We imagine a future where essential materials are made locally,” Akinkugbe said.

 

 

 

She noted that this would increase exports, inspire innovation, and open new opportunities for Nigerian manufacturers. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

 

Edited by Modupe Adeloye / Kamal Tayo Oropo