The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments to mandate companies to inscribe “Made in Nigeria” on all goods manufactured in Nigeria.
This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Joseph Nwobasi (APGA-Ebonyi) during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday.
The house said the ministry should work with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), to enforce the resolution.
Moving the motion, Nwobasi expressed concerns that most Nigerian products were difficult to identify due to the absence of the “made in Nigeria” inscription on the goods or products.
He stated that this might hurt the pride, patriotism, and support for local manufacturing, thus, discouraging originality and ingenuity among entrepreneurs.
According to him, if the apathy in inscribing this on goods produced in Nigeria is not checked and corrected, other countries will claim credit for Nigerian goods and materials exported.
This, he said, would hinder its competitiveness in the international market.
Adopting the motion, the House mandated the Committee on Industry to interface with MAN and other relevant bodies to ensure total compliance and adherence.
Patronizing made in Nigeria goods is our ability to achieve similar feat will depend on our capacity to harness human and material resources towards the promotion of made-in-Nigeria goods that can compete in both local and international markets. Sustainable development that would guarantee jobs, vary the economy, advance the standard of living as well as security of lives and properties depends on the existence of a robust economic development agenda that encourages production and sustenance of local goods.
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