President Buhari met with the Manufactural Association of Nigeria at the presidential villa on Monday..Buhari directed the Ministries of Industries, Trade and Investment and Finance as well as the Central Bank and other relevant government agencies to evolve before next year’s budget new policies to boost domestic manufacturing.
The MAN President, Dr Frank Jacobs had appealed for a review of policies that stifle the manufacturing sector.He noted that the importance of a robust manufacturing sector for the general wellbeing of the economy could not be over-emphasised. The president was also briefed on the activities of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs by top management staff of the ministry.