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flag Dangote pushes for law to mandate local sourcing in Nigerian contracts to boost manufacturing and reduce imports.

flag Aliko Dangote has urged Nigeria to legally enshrine the "Nigeria First" policy by amending the Public Procurement Act, calling for mandatory local sourcing in government contracts, an independent compliance body, and a national "Buy Made in Nigeria" campaign. flag He emphasized the need for consistent, enforceable rules to boost manufacturing, reduce imports, and drive industrialization. flag President Tinubu’s administration affirmed the policy’s strategic importance, pledging quarterly compliance reports, mandatory product certification, and improved quality standards to support domestic production and export competitiveness.

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