Imagine raw wood logs trapped at home, fueling factories instead of foreign ships—MAN’s Wood Sector boss Ngozi Oyewole just declared this Federal Government ban a game-changer, turning Nigeria’s timber trade into a value-added powerhouse!
Oyewole hailed the policy for flooding local manufacturers with cheap raw materials, sparking jobs, industrial growth, and eco-smarts—shifting from raw exports to sleek furniture dominating domestic shelves and eyeing global racks.
Furniture firms ramp up with modern machines, skilled apprentices via MAN-Industrial Training Fund tie-ups, and sustainable forests. Expect formalisation crushing illegal ops, diversified high-end products, and apprentices bridging old craftsmanship with 21st-century tech.
Oyewole demands consistent enforcement, processing incentives, cheap loans, and red-tape cuts—MAN’s pushing government hard. Producers, invest now in innovation and green sourcing to lead the 2026 furniture revolution!
Leave a comment