Why We Must Patronise Nigerian-made Goods – Akume

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has harped on the need for Nigerians to patronise made-in-Nigeria goods not just as an economic strategy but also as national pride.

Akume, who spoke in Abuja yesterday when a delegation from Innoson Group of Companies led by its chairman, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, paid him a courtesy visit, said President Bola Tinubu’s government was fully committed to creating an enabling environment where indigenous businesses can thrive.

Noting the importance of strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base and scaling up local manufacturing across key sectors of the economy, Akume said the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda encapsulates every aspect needed for Nigeria’s dream of realising a one trillion-dollar economy in the foreseeable future.

He urged Nigerians not just to support the government’s programmes for economic development and growth but also to make conscious efforts to patronise products made in Nigeria as they can compete favourably with any product made elsewhere.

He commended Chief Chukwuma for his efforts in the Nigerian car manufacturing industry, adding that the government would continue patronising the products made by the company and encourage other people to do so in other to grow the local manufacturing sector.