Over 70 countries are planning to attend the Africa Raw Materials Summit scheduled to hold in May, 2025, put together by the Raw Materials Research and Development Council.
As part of the preparation, the team visited some manufacturing firms where the Director General said the visits was aimed at fostering collaboration and underscore the summit’s goal of promoting local raw material sourcing and value addition to the abundant resources in the country.
Led by the Director General, Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso. The RMRDC delegation visited Lagos to meet with key players in the manufacturing sector and raise awareness about the significance of the upcoming two day summit scheduled to hold from May 20 to 22, 2025.
Key players have described the programme as a huge opportunity for companies to meet with strategic partners and build strong capacity.
Professor Ike-Muonso said that other federal ministries and paralstals are also involved to ensure the success of the event including Federal Ministry of Trade and Investments, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology among others.
The General Manager, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr. Femi Gbadegun who was also part of the team enjoined all industry players to leverage on the rare opportunity to participate in the summit because of its numerous advantages.
The stakeholders who expressed enthusiasm for the summit, pledged their support and participation, however, called on RMRDC to advocate for government policies that are more favorable to local manufacturers, particularly in areas like tariff, infrastructure, and import substitution.
The Africa Raw Materials Summit is expected to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from across the continent to forge actionable strategies for harnessing Africa’s vast raw material potential.
The summit consultant and chairman of the Local Organizing Committee Prof. Benard Odoh, emphasized the strategic importance of the summit for the continent pointing out that the summit is a golden opportunity for industry stakeholders to shape policies, form partnerships, and drive the growth of Africa’s raw materials sector.
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