President Bola Tinubu is set to issue an executive order that will prioritise the use of Nigerian-made goods across government agencies.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja.
He said the move is part of the “Renewed Hope Nigeria First” policy aimed at reducing imports and supporting local industries.
“No MDA will be allowed to buy foreign goods when local alternatives exist,” he said, adding that a waiver must be obtained from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) in exceptional cases.
The BPP has been directed to update procurement rules, compile a list of credible local suppliers, and enforce strict compliance. Officers who violate the directive may face disciplinary action.
Idris said the policy will help keep public spending within the country and strengthen the local economy. The Attorney General’s office has been instructed to draft the order.
