Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appointed Dr. Godwin Adolor, FCIB, as the Delta State Coordinator of the Made in Nigeria Project, a federal initiative aimed at promoting indigenous production, local enterprise development, and economic self-reliance across the country.
The Made in Nigeria Project is domiciled in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and is designed to encourage patronage of locally manufactured goods, stimulate small and medium-scale enterprises, and strengthen Nigeria’s industrial capacity.
Dr. Adolor, who currently serves as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DEMSMEDA), was formally inaugurated alongside coordinators from the 36 states of the federation during a ceremony held at the Government House Lafia.
The inauguration ceremony attracted federal and state government officials, economic development experts, business leaders, and stakeholders in the micro, small, and medium enterprises sector from across the country.
The event was officiated by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, while Governor Abdullahi Sule declared the gathering open.
Speaking during the ceremony, officials emphasized the importance of the Made in Nigeria Project in repositioning the nation’s economy through increased local production, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrial growth.
The initiative is expected to serve as a major platform for encouraging Nigerians to support locally produced goods and services while creating opportunities for job creation and economic expansion.
The appointment of Dr. Godwin Adolor is being viewed as a recognition of his contributions to enterprise development and grassroots economic empowerment in Delta State through his leadership at DEMSMEDA.
Under his stewardship, the agency has been involved in programmes targeted at supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, artisans, startups, and youth empowerment initiatives within the state.
Stakeholders at the inauguration expressed confidence that his experience in enterprise development and financial management would help advance the objectives of the Made in Nigeria Project in Delta State.
According to officials, the state coordinators are expected to drive awareness campaigns, support local manufacturers, facilitate partnerships between government and businesses, and promote policies that encourage domestic production.
The coordinators are also expected to engage with small and medium-scale enterprises in their respective states to identify opportunities and challenges affecting local production and market competitiveness.
Speaking shortly after the inauguration, participants highlighted the urgent need for Nigeria to reduce dependence on imported products and invest more heavily in local industries capable of generating employment and boosting national productivity.
Observers say the renewed focus on promoting indigenous products comes at a time when the country is intensifying efforts toward economic diversification and industrial sustainability.
Economic analysts have repeatedly argued that supporting local manufacturing remains critical to reducing unemployment, improving foreign exchange stability, and strengthening Nigeria’s productive capacity.
The inauguration ceremony in Lafia also featured discussions on entrepreneurship development, innovation, and strategies for expanding market opportunities for Nigerian-made products both locally and internationally.
Officials at the event stressed that the success of the project would depend largely on collaboration among federal and state governments, financial institutions, private sector operators, and local producers.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was commended by some stakeholders for appointing an individual with extensive experience in economic development and MSME management to coordinate the initiative in Delta State.
Supporters of the project believe it could help unlock new economic opportunities for youths, artisans, farmers, and manufacturers across the state if properly implemented.
The appointment also aligns with ongoing efforts by various state governments to strengthen local enterprise ecosystems and encourage investment in small and medium-sized businesses.
As Nigeria continues to pursue policies aimed at economic resilience and industrial growth, the Made in Nigeria Project is expected to play an increasingly significant role in promoting local content development and fostering sustainable economic transformation nationwide.
With the inauguration now completed, attention is expected to shift toward how coordinators across the federation, including Dr. Godwin Adolor in Delta State, will translate the initiative’s vision into practical programmes capable of impacting businesses and communities at the grassroots level.
