The Federal Government has joined forces with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria for actionable roadmap and policy framework for the sector.

Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA gave the assurance while declaring open a three-day National Manufacturing Policy Summit at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.

The Vice President assured that if presented, the roadmap and policy framework would be speedily implemented to effect the needed changes that will revamp the sector.

He regretted that the sector, which has a crucial role to play in building a nation driven by production and abundance, had endured a series of setbacks over the past decades.

The Vice President also called for the prioritization of local content and promotion of made-in-Nigeria products.

In his remarks, the President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, FRANCIS MESHIOYE said over 70 manufacturers have exited the sector between 2019 and 2022.

According MESHIOYE, government policies and attitude were responsible for the low performance of the manufacturing sector in the country.