Na serious matter wey Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan, don talk about! E say we no fit dey depend on imports again as Nigeria get plenty people wey fit work for local industries.
For wetin happen for Redeemed Christian Church of God Lagos Province 35 Economic Summit, Owan talk say our population suppose work for us sef! E say Nigeria-First policy wey President Bola Tinubu don announce go need strong framework to work. Nothing dey worse pass policies wey no get plan!
Owan don challenge every sector, especially textile, automotive, and even health equipment to shift from importing to local production. E talk say public procurement go help local industries thrive. If we fit make government buy from our paddy men, e go boost economy sharp-sharp!
Imagine say no need to dey import cloth, na wah! E also use example of a country wey dey do the same matter wey na Bangladesh. Dem no get everything wey dey work but dem manage build predictability wey dey make their market dey better!
Owan don stress am well well say Nigeria’s youth no fit just dey sit down, if we no fit give dem jobs for local production, our huge population go turn burden instead of blessing. Na the same tension wey we dey see now. If opportunity no dey, all dis young gents and ladies go dey vex!
When dem ask wetin go make local manufacturers sabi, Owan nod head talk say:
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