President Muhammadu Buhari on October 10
declared open the 22nd Nigerian Economic
Summit (NESG 2016) themed “Made in
Nigeria” at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in
Abuja on October 10, 2016.
The leader of the nation asked Nigerians to
change their habits by patronizing made-in-
Nigeria products and services.
The president said that increasing local
production and services will not only create
jobs for the young Nigerians but move
Nigeria from an import-based to an export-
based country.
Buhari stated: “ I am also delighted that your
theme is: ‘Made in Nigeria’ which lies at the
heart of so many efforts we are making to lead
us through this trouble times and lay a firm
foundation for the future”.
President Buhari also took a tour of the
exhibition.
The NESG has focused on the need to
embrace self- sufficiency as a practicable
alternative to improve Nigeria’s dwindling
economy.
The country’s economy is currently in
recession as was shown by the data
released at the end of August.