GoodNewsUnltd:
I have been trying to understand what this policy actually means but have consistently been unsuccessful.
So, outside its impressive appellation, how exactly does the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan intend to recover the economy and grow it?

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Ademat7:

3,5,6,7,8 is absent in AKS in the real sense of it: hv u been to Lagos? I served in AKS

How does development get to cities?
How else will these things you said aren't available start being available if not through means as this ?
Move Mobil HQ to Akwa Ibom , and you will see the level of transformation that it will bring about in a state within a short period of time.

Enough of the over-concentration on one state. Let the growth and development spread through taking advantage as 'little' opportunities as this.

China is in a rush to automate their manufacturing industry with an aim: "...to bolster its tech sector in order to reduce its reliance on foreign companies."

I feel the Nigerian Government's bid to revamp her Agricultural sector is one 'stone' that could help kill two birds, and even more if brilliantly handled. The Americans were able to leverage technologies borne out of desperate military demands, for the development of other sectors of economic importance. We can leverage Agriculture for this same purpose.

In as much as I am very hopeful for Nigeria's success in slaying the 'primary bird' - food insecurity, and I look out for some good news daily, coming from states of the Federation in this regards, I must point out that I am equally as concerned with the one I feel should be the all important 'secondary bird' - our dead manufacturing industry, one which is even dead to an average key stakeholder, the Nigerian engineers.

Every right thinking Government of a nation today, after concerning herself with how to best curb insecurity issues, is saddling herself with how to best attain a considerable level of self-sufficiency and economic relevance. They are all looking for opportunities to grow, develop, and gain more independence which brings about more respect and admiration globally. That's what China is doing. Where there is no natural cause for development, they just think about 'near-total independence' and that gives them what next to work on.

It should be in Nigeria's plans to start owning what we have always been dependent on the developed world for and I believe that our strides towards Agricultural Renaissance can be a perfect stepping stone for our manufacturing industry. For our Government to attain her objectives, the Agricultural sector demands an extremely high level of MECHANIZATION. If we as a country decide to be independent of these mechanical assistance, it could also spark a resuscitation of our manufacturing industry, which in due course will begin to cater for the needs of other key sectors of the Nigerian economy.

I have always had a question on my mind to which I have not gotten a justifiable response just yet. Our country is naturally endowed with raw materials for the manufacturing industry to thrive. Since we can't perform these magic the more developed guys perform, why not create an enabling environment upon which they can come and set up sustainable structures in our country and produce all these things, rather than keep depending on imports? This will help cut down on government expenditure in the long run, help in the intellectual development of our engineers and technologists, and will further engender the birth of similar indigenous companies with the capacity to thrive.
Better still, if that's not a good enough track to follow, probably due to certain unfavourable economic deductions from such action of which I am not aware of, then what happens with giving equal opportunities to talented Nigerian citizens to go out there and obtain these knowledge, with which they can come back home and make ample use of to the good of the country. Yes, attempts have been made in this regards, but in a country with well over 130Million youths, we need way more opportunities, with less prejudice in the selection processes. It is also important to note that an enabling environment is also of great importance for effective application of knowledge gained.

This wasn't supposed to be an essay, but just a means of giving an opinion. My dear politicians, lawmakers, professors, economists, preachers, students, graduates, talk is cheap please, so enough of it already. Enough castigating of present and previous administrations; enough arguments on who performed better and who is making things worse; enough of all the corruption and anti-corruption deliberations; all these exist in developed nations but they are not allowed to be blown out of proportion, neither are they allowed over shadow the responsibilities of the leadership and the citizenry over there. Whatever is not healthy for one should be let go. I believe we all mean well for the future of this great nation, hence like other well meaning nations of the world, lets begin to take 'maximum advantage' of every opportunity that comes at us for the development of Nigeria.

Its high time we take full responsibility as The BIG BROTHER in AFRICA. Like the Chinese, let's strive for self-sufficiency and economic sustainability with a burning passion that cannot be quenched by one, or a few men's incapacities. Let our collective strength compliment the few weaknesses we have amidst us, and the eagle and horses on our coat of arms will gain relevance once again. I see the issue of food insecurity in Nigeria as an avenue to help make a lot of things work. There has been talks concerning patronizing 'Made in Nigeria' products, which is a good start if taken serious, but ensure Nigeria's Agricultural Renaissance is driven by equipment and machinery made in, or assembled in Nigeria at least, and you will be awakening another key driving force of the Nigerian economy.

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I am Felix, Bernard K.,
A Nigerian Engineering graduate who really wants to be useful.

You can find the article on China's automation strides on the link below.

tinziemaine:
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) that his
administration will eradicate bottlenecks and create
an environment that can boost manufacturing. The
President stated this at the 44 Annual General
Meeting of MAN in Abuja on Thursday.

According to him, the need to boost manufacturing
has become imperative in view of the fact that the
“manufacturing sector is well positioned to be a
major driver of Nigeria’s economic growth’’. He
maintained that government was focused on
implementing necessary policies and strategies
aimed at unleashing the full potentials of
manufacturing in Nigeria.

According to him, his administration will rely
heavily on the association’s ideas and inputs at all
stages of formulation and implementation of new
industrial policies. “The manufacturing sector is
well positioned to be a major driver of Nigeria’s
economic growth because of our immense natural
resources and the entrepreneurial spirit of
Nigerians.

“Government is therefore focused on implementing
necessary policies and strategies aimed at
unleashing the full potentials of manufacturing in
Nigeria. “We will rely heavily on your ideas and
inputs at all stages of formulation and
implementation of new industrial policies.

“For our part, we will remove bottlenecks and
create a more business friendly environment. “Our
strategic plan to boost manufacturing activities in
the country is supported by the Nigeria Industrial
Revolution Plan (NIRP) and the National Enterprises
Development Programme (NEDEP).

“These programmes, present a clear road map
towards an industrialised Nigerian
economy.’’ Buhari stated that his administration is
convinced that the key to the nation’s economic
diversification and subsequent survival lies in the
agriculture and manufacturing sector.

He said that a strong manufacturing sector would
create more jobs and wealth for the citizens, adding
that it would usher in sustainable economic
prosperity “because we will produce what we
consume as a nation and generate foreign
exchange by exporting any surplus’’.

The President said that his administration was
working on improving the patronage of locally
made goods, bridging the gap between skills
required by industry and those provided by the
educational institutions and access to finance for
the Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs).
He added that the Federal Government recognised
that MAN and other members of the Organised
Private Sector (OPS) were key stakeholders in the
journey. He said, “we will continue our engagement
with you.’’ The President stated that he was
inspired by the association’s commitment to a
great Nigeria.

He, therefore, urged them to join hands with
government in making the ongoing efforts by
government to revive the nation’s economy a
success. He also urged them to ensure that the
outcome of their deliberations would be to the
benefit of all Nigerians, adding: “I look forward to
receiving a communiqué of the deliberations from
this meeting.

“As events unfold in the coming months, many of
you will be called upon to play critical roles in the
implementation of this administration’s agenda. “I
implore you to avail us your wealth of experience so
that together we can uplift our nation’s economy
and social well-being.’’

In his remarks, the President of MAN, Dr Frank
Jacobs, commended the government for its new
forex policy of allocating 60 per cent of all available
foreign exchange to the manufacturing sector for
the importation of raw materials and machinery.

He also praised the Buhari-led administration for
the efforts it is making towards improving
infrastructure across the country. Jacobs also
saluted the government’s efforts to end insurgency
in the North Eastern part of the country. He said the
efforts were yielding fruitful results.
www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/well-unleash-full-potentials-nigerias-manufacturing-sector-buhari/

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You can find the article on China's automation strides on the link below.

http:///vxash#https://qz.com/922742/china-is-rapidly-making-robots-that-will-one-day-manufacture-everything-you-buy/