FG backs 2025 West Africa trade summit
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has endorsed the 2025 West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing and Trade Summit. The summit, themed “Accelerating West Africa’s Sustainable Industrial Revolution for Economic Prosperity”, is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, 21 to Thursday, 23 October 2025 in Lagos. Speaking on the endorsement, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade […]
John-Owan-Enoh
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has endorsed the 2025 West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing and Trade Summit.
The summit, themed “Accelerating West Africa’s Sustainable Industrial Revolution for Economic Prosperity”, is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, 21 to Thursday, 23 October 2025 in Lagos.
Speaking on the endorsement, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, commended the organisers, acknowledging the ministry’s support.
“The ministry formally endorses and consents to collaborate with dmg Nigeria events in the successful organisation of the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit and Exhibition 2025.
“The Ministry commends the organisers’ efforts in promoting industrial, manufacturing and trade development across the West African region and looks forward to a successful partnership in delivering a high-impact Summit,” he said.
In response, Wemimo Oyelana, Country Director – Nigeria & Portfolio Director – Energy for dmg Nigeria events, stressed that endorsement signifies progress in the country’s economy.
“As we witness Africa’s rising in global manufacturing and trade, the endorsement from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment marks the beginning of the transformation required for real economic development and growth, which is a strong validation of the strategic importance of the maiden edition of the West African IMT Summit and Exhibition.
“It reinforces our shared commitment to accelerating industrial development, to strengthening local manufacturing, increasing regional and international trade, and driving investment into the region,” she said.