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By Taiye Olayemi
The Lagos State Government and the Design Week have referred to as for elevated collaboration between the completely different ranges of presidency and the personal sector to expedite the nation’s industrialisation course of.
They made the decision on the ongoing Design and Innovation Exhibition, organised by the Design Week in Lagos.
The exihibition is organised in partnership with Ecobank Nigeria and the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy.
Titi Ogufere, founding father of Design Week emphasised the pressing want for a united effort from authorities officers, policymakers, and monetary establishments to put money into the following part of Nigeria’s industrialisation.
Ogufere mentioned this is able to be primarily pushed by design, manufacturing, and innovation.
She highlighted how nations that had led the world, notably by means of technological revolutions or manufacturing excellence, had been constructed on design.
Ogufere famous that the theme of the 12 months’s occasion, “The Road to Industrialisation”, aimed to discover the best way to bridge the hole between designers and producers to make sure that concepts evolve from ideas into tangible merchandise.
She mentioned, “History has proven us that design and industrialisation go hand in hand. True financial progress is pushed by design, manufacturing, and innovation.
“The nations which have led the world, whether or not by means of technological revolutions or manufacturing excellence have been constructed by design.
“We are a nation wealthy in expertise, sources, and concepts, as seen on this exhibition, however potential alone shouldn’t be sufficient.
“To move from vision to reality, we must create the right policies, infrastructure, and business environments that empower designers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs to produce at scale, not just for local markets, but for export.”
Ogufere famous that to realize speedy industrialisation, it was very important to bridge the hole between designers and producers, guaranteeing that concepts don’t stay ideas however grow to be tangible merchandise.
She additionally referred to as for presidency insurance policies that encourage industrial development, making Nigeria a pretty vacation spot for each native and international buyers.
She emphasised the significance of prioritising abilities improvement to equip the workforce with superior manufacturing experience.
Also, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, described Lagos because the hub for industrialisation and innovation.
She mentioned that industrialisation was a collective duty for each the federal government and the personal sector.
Ambrose-Medebem revealed that, as a part of efforts to remodel the Lekki Economic Zone (LEZ) into Africa’s main vacation spot for manufacturing, commerce, and funding, the Lagos State Government had launched Operation Quadrant Ignite (OQI) to strengthen the area’s infrastructure.
She mentioned, “The Lagos State Industrial Policy (LSIP) 2025–2030” isn’t just a imaginative and prescient however a structured roadmap designed to raise Lagos right into a globally aggressive industrial hub.
“The coverage goals to reinforce infrastructure improvement by increasing industrial zones, bettering transportation networks, and guaranteeing a steady energy provide to fulfill the state’s rising demand.
“It will also foster a more efficient business environment by simplifying regulatory processes, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and fast-tracking approvals for industrial projects to attract both local and international investors.”
The occasion additionally marked the launch of Operation Quadrant Ignite (OQI) by the Lagos State Government and featured the revealing of “In Her Hands: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing in Africa”, a ebook by Demi Samande, Founder of Majeurs Holdings and SUSU Studios. (NAN) (nannews.ng)
Edited by Olawunmi Ashafa