The Federal Government says it intends to make Nigerians
look inwards by buying products, especially vehicles made in
the country.
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu,
said this when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria
(NAN) Forum in Abuja.
Onu explained that it was the only way to make Nigeria a
producer country and to encourage local manufacturers to
produce and grow the economy.
``We already have made in Nigeria car.
``We want to champion the idea of Nigerians looking inward
and thinking Nigeria promoting made in Nigeria products to
encourage our own local manufacturers.
``It is very important. That is the only way that we can ever
become a producer nation.
``We cannot continue to be a consumer nation alone; it
wouldn’t help us.
``We must help our own local producers.
``We must all start thinking of how we can do so.
``It shouldn’t be only the automobiles; it should be on all
products. ``
The minister assured Nigerians that the government would
ensure that vehicle manufacturers in the country maintained
the minimum standard obtainable anywhere in the world.
Onu, however, said the time for the proposed launching of a
made-in-Nigeria satellite, earlier planned for 2018, might be
extended due to logistic issues.
According to him, space science and technology is a huge
asset that a country such as Nigeria should take advantage
of.
``Space science and technology has direct impact on
agriculture, environment, and health.
``Satellite can help you in education regarding distance
learning; also in defence.
``If you have the right satellite to monitor what is happening
in areas where there is insurgency, you can now go exactly
there and get what you want.
``It is very important to our economy; we just have to ensure
that we are not excluded from that,`` he said.

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Is it not when u hav light that u can manufacture thing. Untill there is constant power supply u ar all fooling urselfs