NASSI says it is committed to strong ties amongst Govt, private sectors

Three weeks to its 35th National Convention, Awards ceremony and leadership innauguartion, the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) has announced commitment to forge stronger coordination among government, organised private-sector institutions, development partners, financiers, regulators, technology providers and industrial associations with the view to create more effective pathways for enterprise growth and industrial competitiveness.

National President of the association, Chief Solomon Daniel Vongfa in a statement in Abuja said the 35th edition slatted for December 1,2026 was carefully designed to cover business and economic milages that will introduce new and more business oriented avenues of empowering small scale industrialists .

He said preparations are intensifying and that the national gathering, themed “Transforming Small Industries for a Competitive Nigeria,” will bring together industrialists, entrepreneurs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, policymakers, government institutions, development partners, financial institutions, investors, regulators, organised private-sector bodies and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s productive economy.

The Convention organized in collaboration with Zamkah technologies limited is under the campaign message “Small Industries. Stronger Nigeria,” reflects NASSI’s position that the competitiveness of Nigeria’s economy is closely connected to the strength, productivity and sustainability of its indigenous enterprises and small-scale industries.

He maintained that Nigerian businesses are navigating issues around access to finance, energy costs, technology adoption, market access, standards, productivity, skills development and global competitiveness, the Convention is expected to provide a national platform for practical engagement on how small industries can play a stronger role in economic transformation, employment creation and local value addition.

He pointed out that event was just will be more than just a ceremonial gathering, adding that,

“Its programme will feature a National Industrial Dialogue and Business Convention, bringing public and private-sector stakeholders together to examine issues affecting Nigerian enterprises, including industrial competitiveness, finance, investment, standards, technology, infrastructure, skills, innovation and access to domestic and international markets.

“A major component will be the Made-in-Nigeria Industrial Exhibition and Product Showcase, creating an opportunity for manufacturers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs and enterprise-support institutions to present products, capabilities, innovations and investment opportunities.

“The Convention will also provide structured business networking and institutional engagement, allowing participating enterprises to interact with development institutions, finance organisations, regulators, policymakers, investors and potential business partners.

“Enterprise and investment sessions are expected to focus on practical areas such as access to capital, technology adoption, investment readiness, market development, export preparedness, business-enabling reforms and the expansion of competitive Nigerian enterprises.

“The December gathering will also mark important institutional milestones for NASSI.

“The programme includes the inauguration of the NASSI National Leadership, as well as activities relating to the inauguration of the Association’s Board of Trustees leadership.

“Another major segment will be the NASSI National Awards and Recognition Ceremony, through which the Association will recognise selected industrialists, entrepreneurs, enterprise leaders, institutions and public officials whose documented work has contributed to industrial development, indigenous enterprise, MSME growth, investment, innovation and Nigeria’s productive economy”.

Chief Solomon Daniel Vongfa emphasized that,
“the Convention will further witness the official launch of the NASSI Convention Magazine, which is being developed as a publication showcasing Nigerian enterprise, industrial development perspectives, policy issues, Made-in-Nigeria success stories, institutional contributions and the activities surrounding the 35th National Convention.

“NASSI is using the one-month countdown to deepen engagement with government institutions, development organisations, financial institutions, regulatory agencies, diplomatic and international development stakeholders, organised private-sector bodies and corporate organisations whose mandates intersect with industrial and enterprise development.

“The Association has begun reaching out to key institutions and partners for participation in policy discussions, technical sessions, enterprise clinics, exhibitions, business linkages and other areas of collaboration.

“Particular attention is being given to strengthening relationships between Nigerian small industries and organisations capable of supporting them through financing, standards and certification, technology, capacity building, export development, market access, investment facilitation and enterprise-support programmes.”