Nigeria’s Manufacturing Leaders Set to Showcase Tech Innovations at 2025 NME/NIRAM Expo
In a strategic push to accelerate Nigeria’s industrial transformation, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has announced that the 2025 Nigeria Manufacturing and Equipment (NME) and Nigerian Raw Materials (NIRAM) Expo will serve as a national platform to drive technology-enabled, sustainable manufacturing.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, MAN President, Mr. Francis Meshioye, said the joint expo—organised in collaboration with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)—will champion the adoption of home-grown technology, local raw materials, and cutting-edge industrial solutions that align with the Federal Government’s “Nigeria First” industrial policy.
Technology as the Catalyst for Sustainable Industrial Growth
Themed “Accelerating Sustainable Manufacturing through Cutting-edge Technology Solutions”, the 2025 Expo, scheduled for August 5–7, will convene equipment manufacturers, processors, fabricators, innovators, and policymakers across the manufacturing value chain.
Meshioye stated that the expo is expected to spotlight:
- Energy-efficient production systems
- Smart factory automation using IoT and Artificial Intelligence
- Closed-loop waste reduction systems
- Advanced recycling and green technologies
“We are moving beyond production to value. Technology is the bridge between innovation and sustainable growth. This expo is a game-changer for the entire industrial ecosystem,” Meshioye emphasized.
He added that the event will also promote collaborations with green-tech innovators and encourage the adoption of domestic funding, local logistics support, and locally sourced raw materials to reduce dependence on imports.
RMRDC Pushes for Raw Material Self-Sufficiency
Also speaking, RMRDC Director General, Prof. Martin Muonso (represented by Dr. Edith Obi), reinforced the need for Nigeria to harness its abundant raw material base to drive manufacturing self-reliance.
“This partnership with MAN is more than an expo. It’s a movement toward a Nigeria where local content leads the charge in industrial innovation,” Muonso said.
The council reaffirmed its commitment to supporting manufacturers through research, development, and promotion of indigenous alternatives to imported raw materials.
Private Sector Voices Call for Increased R&D Investment
Mrs. Kofo Akinkugbe, CEO of Secure ID, stressed the importance of long-term investment in research and development (R&D) to achieve full industrial value chain localisation.
“Imagine a Nigeria where all essential production inputs—from raw materials to high-tech machinery—are locally developed. That’s the future we’re building,” she noted.
She added that strengthening the local research ecosystem would reduce import dependence, drive exports, and unlock new business opportunities for Nigerian manufacturers.
BRANDECONOMY INSIGHT: Expo as a National Manufacturing Reset
The NME/NIRAM Expo arrives at a critical juncture in Nigeria’s industrial journey. With global supply chains under pressure and import costs rising, the need to localise production inputs and adopt intelligent manufacturing systems has become non-negotiable.
This year’s expo is not just an exhibition—it’s a strategic industrial assembly designed to catalyse innovation, showcase scalable technologies, and drive deeper integration between manufacturing, R&D, and policymaking.
Bottom Line:
The 2025 NME/NIRAM Expo is a bold step toward building a resilient, tech-enabled Nigerian manufacturing sector—one that can compete globally while driving inclusive growth locally. With strong government, industry, and research collaboration, Nigeria’s dream of industrial self-reliance is no longer a distant vision—it’s an unfolding reality.
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