The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Federal Government to ensure that materials for the Lagos Airport perimeter fencing project are sourced from competent local manufacturers, in line with the “Nigeria First” policy and existing executive orders on local content.
According to MAN’s Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the appeal is not intended to influence the award of the contract but is a patriotic call for government to align procurement decisions with national interest, thereby safeguarding the economy and the wellbeing of Nigerians.
Ajayi-Kadir stressed that in procuring Clear Vu fencing for the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, indigenous manufacturers should be given priority over foreign suppliers.
“This is regarding the ongoing procurement process for the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Operational Perimeter Fencing and Security Surveillance Project, as reported in a national daily entitled ‘FEC approves complete renovation of Lagos airport, others,” he said.
While commending the Federal Government’s efforts to upgrade critical infrastructure, the MAN boss emphasised that the project must strictly adhere to Executive Orders 003 and 005, as well as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Nigeria First Policy.
