Saraki Receives Made in Aba Fabrics he Bought for Plenary

Senate President Bukola Saraki has received 29 locally made fabrics which he had ordered for, when he visited the Made in Aba Trade Fair, that recently took place in Abuja.

While stressing the importance of Made in Nigeria products, he said “On a serious note, we must all work together to help our local industries. A lot of people laugh about it, but it is a serious matter. I think that we should be very committed. ‎This is how other countries started and and have been able to succeed. So let us join hands in supporting our own entrepreneurs.”

Saraki said he would be wearing one of the fabrics to senate plenary session on Wednesday and stressed that he would ensure that his colleagues in both chambers of the National Assembly patronize made in Nigeria products.

The Nation’s 3rd citizen stated that the National Assembly is in the process of amending the Public Procurement Act that will boost Nigerian Industries.

“We went round, looked at some of the products being made by Nigerians and we made a commitment then that we will definitely support the patronage of Made-In-Nigeria products by all.”

“This might look like a small step in our action but it is very symbolic and we truly believe that it is time for us to drive our economy, stimulate jobs by encouraging and supporting our indigenous manufacturers.”

“I have said that the National Assembly will support locally produced items from garments, wears and cars. I am also happy that the Public Procurement Act is in the process of being amended. It has gone through first reading and we hope that next week we will take the second reading.”

He called on the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment to increase its oversight functions and ensure that a majority of the N4 trillion voted for expenditure by the Nigerian government in the 2016 budget is used to support domestic business “whether it is retail products, cars or technology and it will help a lot of our young people who are looking for jobs.”