The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has announced plans to present strategies for the implementation of Nigeria’s new National Industrial Policy at the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade (West Africa IMT) Summit and Exhibition 2025.
The summit, organised by dmg Nigeria Events, will run from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos.
It is expected to attract government officials, industry leaders, manufacturers, investors, and policymakers across the region for dialogue on accelerating industrial growth and strengthening trade integration in West Africa.
Speaking at a news conference in Lagos to unveil the agenda, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Owan Enoh, described the summit as a turning point for Africa’s industrial future.
“The West Africa IMT is not just a gathering, it is a platform to accelerate Africa’s march toward true industrialisation.
“For too long, our growth has been tied to raw material exports. The time has come to unlock the full potential of our industries, scale our MSMEs, and harness our abundant manufacturing resources,” Enoh said.
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. (NAN)