The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled a new digital platform, the Nigerian Information Statistical System for Raw Materials and Products (NISSRAMP), aimed at transforming access to critical data on Nigeria’s raw materials sector.
Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Tuesday, the Director-General of RMRDC, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, described the platform as a game-changer that would provide investors and stakeholders with reliable, data-driven insights into the country’s vast natural resource base.
He said NISSRAMP was designed to address long-standing data gaps that had hindered effective decision-making and slowed industrial growth.
According to him, the absence of a centralised data repository had left stakeholders operating with fragmented and often outdated information on the availability, location, quality, and production capacity of raw materials.
“NISSRAMP offers a unified and credible source of information, enabling investors, policymakers, and industry players to make informed decisions and unlock new opportunities,” he said.
Ike-Muonso emphasised that the platform goes beyond being a simple database, describing it as a strategic tool for national development. He noted that it provides real-time data on raw material profiling, availability, production capacity, and geographic distribution.
He added that the initiative aligns with the council’s vision of positioning Nigeria as a continental leader in raw materials research and development.
Also speaking, Dr Cypril Chinweyi, Deputy Director of Statistics and Data Analysis at RMRDC, highlighted the platform’s integrated approach, noting that it connects data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, the Nigeria Customs Service, and more than 16 other institutions.
He said this integration creates a comprehensive and dynamic view of Nigeria’s raw materials ecosystem, replacing outdated static systems with real-time, globally compliant data aligned with Harmonised System (HS) codes and national standards.
Chinweyi noted that a key feature of NISSRAMP is its support for government policies on local value addition.
He explained that the platform would help enforce the Federal Government’s 30 per cent value addition requirement, ensuring that raw materials are processed locally before export—an approach expected to boost job creation and retain more economic value within the country.
Importantly, he said the system is accessible to a broad range of users, including government agencies, researchers, businesses, and the general public, offering valuable data for pricing, research, and strategic planning.
“It is user-friendly, inclusive, and designed to support industrial growth across all levels,” he said, adding that as Nigeria pushes toward industrialisation, data-driven initiatives like NISSRAMP underscore the growing importance of data as a critical economic asset.
Abidemi Adesina, the consultant behind the platform, said NISSRAMP leverages advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to ensure data privacy, trust, and future-readiness.
He added that the platform is open to collaboration and is built to convert raw data into actionable insights that can drive transparency, efficiency, and sustainable economic development.
