MAN House, Ikeja, Lagos | File Image
Meshioye:
By embracing cutting-edge technologies, we are heading towards a drive for innovation, resilience, and long-term value for our stakeholders
By Valentine Amanze
The forthcoming 2025 Nigeria Manufacturing and Equipment Expo (NME) and the Nigerian Raw Materials Expo (NIRAM) will be unique, says the organizers – Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).
MAN explained that the event, being packaged in collaborating with the Raw Material Research and Development Council (RMRDC), would accelerate manufacturing through cutting-edge technology solutions for industrial growth.
The NME & NIRAM Expo which is scheduled to hold on August 5 to 7, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Balmoral Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos, is themed, “Accelerating Sustainable Manufacturing through Cutting-edge Technology Solutions.”
President of MAN, Franchise Meshioye, who disclosed this in Lagos, assured that the theme would drive the attention of stakeholders to engage on innovative technology solutions that will improve the process of manufacturing and in turn improve quality of products manufactured locally in Nigeria.
His words: “By embracing cutting-edge technologies, we are heading towards a drive for innovation, resilience, and long-term value for our stakeholders.”
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Meshioye said that the focus of the expo wss to spark conversations around deployment of energy-efficiency in production facilities; implementation of smart factory technologies, including Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), to optimize resource use; waste reduction strategies through closed-loop systems and advanced recycling methods; and engender partnerships with green tech innovators to co-develop scalable, sustainable solutions.
“Of course, the peculiarity of this exhibition is equipment. Our goal is therefore to showcase locally fabricated machines and equipment.
“Let’s jointly see what is possible in Nigeria and then lean on the strength of collaborating with foreign counterparts to improve locally manufactured goods,” he said.
The MAN boss further remarked, “As a nation, we have continued to evolve in the manufacturing process; a far departure from where we used to be.
“Our evolution has come from continuous learning and patronage.
“With the expo and the stakeholders, we want to engender conversations around Nigeria First in terms of showing dignitaries, delegates and participants locally made equipment, raw materials within their reach and innovative inventions that can transform our processes and then attract more patronage.
“To put it simply and succinctly, the entire value chain of the manufacturing sector will be present at this year’s edition of the expo and reflect the Nigeria First Policy of the Federal Government.”
For the Direct General of the RMRDC, Martin Ike Muonso, who was represented by Dr Edith Obi, Overseeing Director, States Industrial Extension Services, the vision was to drive innovation in raw materials development and socialization to support business growth and contribute meaningful to economic prosperity.
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