CAMPAIGN TO PATRONIZE MADE IN NIGERIA PRODUCTS
Act · Trade
An Act establishes a national campaign to encourage Nigerians to buy locally made products. It targets consumers, manufacturers, retailers, government agencies, and trade associations through awareness campaigns, exhibitions, and government procurement priorities. This aims to boost domestic industry and create jobs.
What Is This Policy?
A national campaign encouraging Nigerians to buy and use locally manufactured products to boost domestic industry, create jobs, and strengthen the national economy.
Who Does It Target?
Nigerian consumers, local manufacturers, retailers, government agencies, and trade associations.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Increase demand for Nigerian-made products, support local industries, create employment, reduce import dependency, and conserve foreign exchange.
Key Features
Public Awareness: National awareness campaigns promoting local products. Product Showcase: Exhibitions and trade fairs featuring Nigerian-made goods. Government Procurement: Prioritization of local products in government procurement. Quality Standards: Encourages manufacturers to improve product quality and competitiveness.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active and ongoing. Coverage: Nationwide campaign. Funding: Federal government and private sector sponsorship.
How to Access
Consumers participate by choosing Nigerian-made products. Look for Made in Nigeria labels Support local manufacturers and retailers
Impact & Metrics
Promotes economic growth through increased patronage of local products.
Official Resources
Website: trade.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Abuja
Legal Framework
Implemented under the executive authority of the Presidency vested by Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as a policy directive. Operates alongside the Nigeria Industrial Policy, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Act for product standards, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act 2015, and the Public Procurement Act 2007. Reinforces the Nigeria First Policy and the Nigerian Content policy framework.