WorldStage Newsonline– Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has announced plans to present strategies for the implementation of Nigeria’s new National Industrial Policy in October this year.
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Owan Enoh at a news conference in Lagos that the policy will be presented at the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade (West Africa IMT) Summit and Exhibition 2025 which will run from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos.
Enoh described the summit as a turning point for Africa’s industrial future.
He emphasised that industrialisation remained central to job creation, skills development, and long-term prosperity, stressing that the Ministry was fully committed to ensuring the success of the summit.
The news conference also highlighted the critical themes for discussion, including regional trade integration under the AfCFTA, infrastructure development, access to finance, and technology adoption to boost manufacturing competitiveness.
Ms Wemimo Oyelana, Country Director for dmg Nigeria Events, said that the summit would provide a collaborative platform for the industrial ecosystem to build solutions, not just ideas.
“We are at a defining moment where the choices we make around manufacturing and technology will shape West Africa’s growth story for generations.
“This summit is about accelerating an industrial revolution that is sustainable, inclusive, and impactful,” Oyelana said
The theme of the 2025 edition, “Accelerating West Africa’s Sustainable Industrial Revolution for Economic Prosperity”, will bring together stakeholders from energy, finance, infrastructure, logistics, technology, and trade to create actionable roadmaps for industrial transformation
By convening diverse voices and fostering partnerships, West Africa IMT 2025 aims to position the region as a global hub for sustainable manufacturing and trade-driven growth.
