The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Federal Government to prioritize local manufacturers in the procurement of fencing materials for the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Operational Perimeter Fencing and Security Surveillance Project.
This call is in line with the government’s Nigeria First Policy and Executive Orders 003 and 005, which mandate the prioritization of locally manufactured goods and services in public procurement.
MAN emphasized that Nigerian companies have the capacity and technical expertise to produce high-quality fencing materials that meet international standards.
Importing fencing materials would undermine the Nigeria First Policy and deprive the country of critical benefits, such as job creation, foreign exchange savings, increased tax revenues, and a strengthened industrial base.
The association cited a past instance where fencing materials were imported from South Africa for an airport project, despite MAN’s advocacy for local sourcing. This decision discouraged local industries and contradicted the government’s local content policies.
MAN is calling on the Federal Government to urgently intervene and ensure that the fencing materials for the Lagos Airport project are sourced from competent Nigerian manufacturers.
This would demonstrate the government’s commitment to the Nigeria First Policy and promote inclusive growth, benefiting the economy and the wellbeing of Nigerians.
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to supporting the government in its Nigeria First Policy and ensuring that government procurements impact the lives of Nigerians and promote Nigerian businesses.
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