ABUJA—SENATE President, Bukola Saraki yesterday said that what Nigeria as a country needed at the moment, is full recognition of the Igbo as a people. Saraki said the country needed the people of the South East geo- political zone of the country more than ever.
The Senate President spoke yesterday in Abuja while declaring open the 4th Made-in-Aba Trade Fair holding in the nation’s capital city and facilitated by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Abia South.

The Made-in-Aba Trade Fair in Abuja is a zonal intervention project of Senator Abaribe.

The Senate President, who was represented by the Deputy Senate Majority Leader, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah said the ingenuity of the Igbo would have enhanced Nigeria’s production capacity over the years, adding that Nigeria as a country was paying the price for neglecting the creative prowess of the Igbo.

He said: “If there is anything this country needs now, it is the Igbo. Nigeria needs the Igbo’s technological advancement now. We are paying the price of ignoring the creativity of Ndigbo in the past.”

According to him, the decision of governments over the years to neglect the productive instinct of the Igbo had led to the backward state of the economy, adding that “In God’s wisdom, recession has come to force us to look inwards.”
Speaking on the Made-in-Aba trade fair, Senator Saraki, who noted that the Senate would continue to do everything to promote made in Nigeria goods, said that the upper chamber had taken it upon itself from last year to amend the Procurement Act to ensure that the local manufacturers benefit from the over N2 trillion government expenditure on procurement.
Saraki said: “With the amendment of the Public Procurement Act, which has passed final reading in the Senate, and is making its way through the House of Representatives, we are in the process of making it easier for manufacturers and entrepreneurs around the country to benefit from the over N2 trillion in government procurement contracts.
“Through this challenge, which is still ongoing, we hope to identify goods, services and other products that can be matched with investors and government agencies, to further the plight of our homegrown businessmen and women.
“On our part, we in the Nigerian Senate, and the National Assembly as a whole, will continue to do everything within our mandate and power to ensure that our domestic manufacturers and service providers have the enabling environment that they need to thrive. I believe in Made- in- Nigeria, I believe in Made- in-Aba. The possibilities ahead of us are endless.”

Local manufacturers export 1m shoes to Europe weekly — IKPEAZU

Also speaking at the event, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, who disclosed that local manufacturers of shoes and leather products export at least one million shoes to Europe on a weekly basis, said that the state is happy that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has approved the garment making industry of the Made- in- Aba sector.

According to the governor, there are 15,000 shoe makers in Aba, who produce 300,000 shoes per day, while one million of these shoes find their way to Europe and other parts of the world on a weekly basis, just as the exports are estimated at about N1 billion weekly.
In his remarks, the initiator of the Trade Fair, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who explained that the project is designed to promote Nigeria and to grow the country, expressed his joy that the idea was spreading across the country like wild fire, adding that it was a no-go area in 2013 when he floated the idea.

He added: “When we started in 2013, it was not fashionable to promote Made- in-Aba or Made- in- Nigeria goods. I thank the Senate President and my colleagues who supported us to stage last year’s edition after which we passed a motion to encourage local manufacturing and then, we also passed an amendment to the Procurement Act.”

He also thanked the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) for remaining steadfast to the idea of promoting made-in-Nigeria, just as he encouraged other lawmakers to situate their zonal intervention projects in SMEDAN.

‘SMEs responsible for 84% of NLC workforce’
Speaking also at the event, Director General of SMEDAN, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda who noted that small and medium enterprises are responsible for 84 percent of the Nigerian labour workforce, said: ”In Nigeria, SMEDAN/NBS survey, 2014 estimated a total of 37 million MSMEs.

”These contribute total employment of 59.7 million persons (or 84%) of Nigeria Labour force, 48 % to nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 7.3% to exports respectively.”

According to him, 98 percent of the MSMEs are micro enterprises, employing less than ten persons. The SMEDAN has taken it upon itself to help grow its capacity to enable Nigeria realise her economic aspirations.

He also thanked Senator Abaribe for pioneering the effort aimed at promoting Made-in-Nigeria, adding that trade fairs like the one being flagged off, easily facilitate direct customer-to- contacts as well as sales.

He said that so far, over 400 enterprises have showcased their products in the trade fair, adding that with an average of 200 persons visiting per day, the fair was adjudged good and successful.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/nigeria-needs-ndigbo-now-saraki/

We all need one another

.what we don't need is Igbos

Also that criminal in kuje is not needed

He's a known terrorist

Needs them for what shooting accuracy practice abi abeg let us go with our lawful org.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/nigeria-needs-ndigbo-now-saraki/ wahoo two ftc in less than two hours oga let me send my account num sp that yiu can do needful things.

sarrki:
We all need one another

.what we don't need is Igbos

Also that criminal in kuje is not needed

He's a known terrorist

if only you realize how demented you sound calling Nk or IPOB a terrorist organisation when it has not been convicted by any court of terrorist acts!
You should have stopped at apc/pdp,and remain a patroit(and to think you almost convinced me about being patroitic)but am sure you didn't get the attention you craved for!
If nairaland was not moderated by bigots,or in saner climes,you should be serving a lenghty ban or cooling off in jail.
No one,i repeat,NO ONE has a right to label anyone or organisation terrorist without the conviction of a fed court!

sarrki:
We all need one another
.what we don't need is Igbos
Also that criminal in kuje is not needed
He's a known terrorist

these two above are igbo

Ndigbo.

Folks that thrive - despite the envy, injustice and hate (cf. Secretary Kissinger report to POTUS Nixon).

They haven't held power in half a century - and counting - yet her peoples are doing fine, more or less. One day, they will surely reclaim their place in the realpolitik of the country.

SP Saraki, kingsman - tru and thru. With an eye on the dynamics of '19.

GOD BLESS SARAKI

sarrki:
We all need one another

.what we don't need is Igbos

Also that criminal in kuje is not needed

He's a known terrorist

I used to think you were a little sensible, but your recent obsession with Kanu is gradually exposing you to be a mugu. Get off the internet and get a life. Anu!

Saraki Sef.




All for 2019.

These politicians are a very funny bunch. From Atiku to Saraki and the others. You guys think you can play a fast one on we igbos once again. DOA! Our mumu don do

Zonacom:
These politicians are a very funny bunch. From Atiku to Saraki and the others. You guys think you can play a fast one on we igbos once again. DOA! Our mumu don do

unner be mumu before? just asking oooo.

‘SMEs responsible for 84% of NLC workforce’
[b]Speaking also at the event, Director General of SMEDAN, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda who noted that small and medium enterprises are responsible for 84 percent of the Nigerian labour workforce, said: ”In Nigeria, SMEDAN/NBS survey, 2014 estimated a total of 37 million MSMEs.
”These contribute total employment of 59.7 million persons (or 84%) of Nigeria Labour force, 48 % to nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 7.3% to exports respectively.”
According to him, 98 percent of the MSMEs are micro enterprises, employing less than ten persons. The SMEDAN has taken it upon itself to help grow its capacity to enable Nigeria realise her economic aspirations.
He also thanked Senator Abaribe for pioneering the effort aimed at promoting Made-in-Nigeria, adding that trade fairs like the one being flagged off, easily facilitate direct customer-to- contacts as well as sales.
He said that so far, over 400 enterprises have showcased their products in the trade fair, adding that with an average of 200 persons visiting per day, the fair was adjudged good and successful.[/b]
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/nigeria-needs-ndigbo-now-saraki/[/quote]/

This is what I have been telling yoruba people, do not underrate the contribution of SME to the economy, SME is the backbone of the enconomy not the large foreign multinationals you brag with. Despite huge multinationals in Oyo and Ogun, they are still very poor and can't change their roofs.

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sarrki:
We all need one another

.what we don't need is Igbos

Also that criminal in kuje is not needed

He's a known terrorist

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Ipob is igbo and igbo is ipob

opinion of minority 0.5% of igbo sycophants doesn't count they're not real igbos
real igbos understands that we don't need to belong to country where Injustice reigns.
nnamdi kanu is a hero in igboland and beyond
do you understand mr kayode

saraki it's too late

we don't need Nigeria again

the only appease we'll get is restructuring that's the least we can accept.
the present system has failed

Igbos do not need a country filled with pedophiles!

sarrki:
We all need one another

.what we don't need is Igbos

Also that criminal in kuje is not needed

He's a known terrorist

the zombie on 250k per month. embarrassingly, he is not educated enough to counter issues meaningfully

sarrki:
We all need one another

.what we don't need is Igbos

Also that criminal in kuje is not needed

He's a known terrorist

Can you introduce a Friend of mine to the head of BMC? He is also a Zombie albeit an intelligent one. He deserves a share of the cake and he will do a better job cos at least he reasons before he talks.

Nonsense request

igwebuike01:
‘SMEs responsible for 84% of NLC workforce’
[b]Speaking also at the event, Director General of SMEDAN, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda who noted that small and medium enterprises are responsible for 84 percent of the Nigerian labour workforce, said: ”In Nigeria, SMEDAN/NBS survey, 2014 estimated a total of 37 million MSMEs.
”These contribute total employment of 59.7 million persons (or 84%) of Nigeria Labour force, 48 % to nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 7.3% to exports respectively.”
According to him, 98 percent of the MSMEs are micro enterprises, employing less than ten persons. The SMEDAN has taken it upon itself to help grow its capacity to enable Nigeria realise her economic aspirations.
He also thanked Senator Abaribe for pioneering the effort aimed at promoting Made-in-Nigeria, adding that trade fairs like the one being flagged off, easily facilitate direct customer-to- contacts as well as sales.
He said that so far, over 400 enterprises have showcased their products in the trade fair, adding that with an average of 200 persons visiting per day, the fair was adjudged good and successful.[/b]
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/nigeria-needs-ndigbo-now-saraki//

This is what I have been telling yoruba people, do not underrate the contribution of SME to the economy, SME is the backbone of the enconomy not the large foreign multinationals you brag with. Despite huge multinationals in Oyo and Ogun, they are still very poor and can't change their roofs.

Chest-beaster, FYI, SW has more SMEs than the SE, with Oyo having more than any of your states. #Fact. Una jus like to make useless noise.

http://nigerianstat.gov.ng/pdfuploads/SMEDAN%202013_Selected%20Tables.pdf

is time we know that these politicians are using our psych to play politics...

saraki is as easy for a horse to pass through the needle than u becoming the president,,
I tried much hard to love you,,, but u re too corrupt for my liking

Nigeria has always needed Indigbo for a few obvious reasons, which include their ingenuity and prosperity in commerce, but the problem is that Nigeria is not good for Igbo. This is the truth; Nigeria is not good for anyone especially Igbo. Innoson is not the First person to produce vehicle in Nigeria, Izuogu was and, if Jonathan wasn't the president at the time, the invention would have died just as that of Izuogu, that invention died when he refused accept offer from a western company that wanted to buy the invention, but he decided to be patriotic and his invention to be a Nigerian thing since the Nigerian government has decided to assisting little did he know that as an Igbo no one gives a flying fvck... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izuogu_Z-600

RE-ALIGNMENT HAS STARTED ALREADY
SARAKI YOUR AMBITION IS DEAD ON ARRIVAL

True story

ok

What technology does an igbo has, if not fake and substandard product.

fakeprophet:
is time we know that these politicians are using our psych to play politics...

saraki is as easy for a horse to pass through the needle than u becoming the president,,
I tried much hard to love you,,, but u re too corrupt for my liking

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LETS WATCH AND SEE HOW THINGS UNFOLD

sarrki:
We all need one another

.what we don't need is Igbos

Also that criminal in kuje is not needed

He's a known terrorist

man you are a lost cause
your soul is irredeemably demented

Campaign utterances!


Who needs them, they need themselves more than ever at the moment to salvage there under-developed land-locked region.


Imagining a Nigeria without them is close to paradise if not better!


Saraki should stop this campaign utterances and try to say the truth as it's part of what will prove his credibility

Aiit. They shall flood dis topic now..

Well avnt seem anywhere in Nigeria map that Ndigbo r not Nigerians. The problem is if the Ndigbo r capable of ruling without any hidden agendas then let them rule. That not the case of Nigeria when a particular people believe the presidency position was made 4 them.