The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) says it is leveraging its Collaboration, Creation and Commercialisation (3Cs) manufacturing strategy to accelerate innovation, expand the market for Made-in-Nigeria products and strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing sector as part of efforts to reduce the country’s dependence on imports.
The initiative was unveiled during a stakeholders’ focus group meeting in Dutse, Jigawa State, where manufacturers, technology innovators, researchers and industry players discussed ways to enhance local production and commercialise indigenous technologies.
Speaking at the meeting, the Head of Manufacturing Services at NASENI’s Hydraulic Equipment Development Institute (HEDI), Dr. Abdulfatai Ambali, said the 3Cs strategy is designed to harness local talent, transform research into commercially viable products and build a more competitive manufacturing ecosystem.
He explained that the Collaboration component focuses on partnerships with individuals, research institutions and universities to ensure innovative ideas developed in academic institutions are translated into practical solutions that benefit Nigerians.
“Most of these research works by our students are just kept in our universities, so we are trying through collaboration to ensure that such ideas come to life to benefit Nigerians,” Ambali said.
According to him, the Creation component is aimed at supporting innovation and skills development among Nigerian youths and local manufacturers, while **Commercialisation** focuses on bringing locally developed technologies to market and ensuring they meet internationally accepted quality standards.
NASENI Seeks Greater Patronage of Local Products
Ambali said NASENI remains concerned about the low level of patronage for Nigerian-made products and is taking steps to improve public confidence by strengthening quality assurance and product standards.
He said the agency is working with relevant stakeholders to ensure locally manufactured goods can compete effectively with imported alternatives in both domestic and international markets.
“We are making sure that these products are up to standard. At NASENI, we have various departments looking into the quality of products. We are collaborating to ensure that these products compete globally,” he said.
He added that increasing the consumption of locally manufactured products is critical to achieving economic self-reliance, creating jobs and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imports.
“NASENI will make sure that these products have the same standard with those being imported into the country. The whole idea is to stop such importation so that we rely on our own products,” he added.
The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s broader industrialisation agenda, which seeks to deepen local value addition, promote indigenous manufacturing and stimulate economic growth through increased domestic production.
Stakeholders Call for More Support
Stakeholders at the meeting welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that could strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing ecosystem and encourage greater adoption of locally produced goods.
A local manufacturer, Mrs. Fatima Ibrahim, called for increased government support, including improved access to financing and production support, to help indigenous businesses expand their capacity and remain competitive.
Another participant, Muhammad Ibrahim, described the engagement as an important platform for advancing local production and promoting the domestication of Nigerian-made products.
NASENI said the 3Cs strategy is expected to bridge the gap between research, innovation and industry by transforming locally developed technologies into commercially viable products capable of competing in both Nigerian and global markets.
