A statement by the senior special assistant to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in media and publicity, Laolu Akande, the Forum would also focuse on how to eliminate the limitations in the implementation process of the NAIDP.
He said that the, forum, scheduled to hold at Skyline Terrace Hall, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, would also review the strategic direction options available for the repositioning of the Nigerian automotive industry as a more competitive sector that will deliver much-needed jobs for Nigerians.
“The high level stakeholders forum is intended to also engage with representatives from the industry to deliberate on how to diversify the economy, increase exports and foreign exchange earnings, and create sustainable economic development.
“Stakeholder discussions will equally focus on specific actions and steps required by Government towards achieving the strategic objectives of the Development Plan.”
laolu said that the Presidency and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment will host the industry forum in conjunction with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG).
He said that Members of the National Assembly, Industry chieftains, bureaucrats, local and international experts as well as investors are also expected to attend the forum. [myad]
