President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday unveiled the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, a new roadmap aimed at boosting manufacturing, strengthening value chains, and accelerating job creation across the country.

The policy was launched at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, with Vice President Kashim Shettima representing the President.

Tinubu said the policy marks a decisive shift from planning to execution, stressing that industrialisation must translate into factories, exports, and employment opportunities.

“We will measure success by the factories that open, the jobs we create, and the exports that leave our ports,” he said.

The Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 prioritises:

Value chain development to move from raw material exports to finished goods

Integration of MSMEs into industrial growth

Alignment of energy and infrastructure with manufacturing needs

Skills development, technology, and innovation

Stronger public-private sector collaboration

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Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, described the launch as a turning point for an industrial Nigeria.

Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, welcomed the policy, expressing optimism about economic reforms and exchange rate stability while calling for stronger protection of indigenous industries.

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria also pledged support for effective implementation.

The new industrial framework is expected to drive manufacturing growth, boost exports, and create sustainable jobs as Nigeria pushes to reposition its economy for global competitiveness.