President Muhammadu Buhari has said when he implements he Federal Government’s Made in Nigeria for Exports, it is most likely going to generate 30billion dollars and create 1.5million jobs for the citizens in 6 years time.
According to him, Made in Nigeria for Exports is currently operating with Special Economic Zones to ensure its objectives of enhancing the share of manufacturing in Gross Domestic Product to 20 per cent is duly achieved.
His words, “Under my direct supervision, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment is implementing Project MINE (Made in Nigeria for Exports) as a Presidential special priority intervention using Special Economic Zones to achieve the objectives of; boosting manufacturing’s share of GDP to 20%, generating $30bn in annual export earnings; and creating 1.5 million new jobs all by 2025.
“In order to achieve these ambitious objectives, we are implementing a comprehensive plan including but not limited to the following:
“We have set up the Nigeria SEZ Investment Company Limited as a vehicle for participating in Public-Private Partnerships involving Federal and State governments and local and foreign private investors.
“This company will develop new Special Economic Zones all over the country, offering advanced infrastructure and facilities at competitive costs.”
