By Dele Ogbodo and Hillary Asemota
The Federal Government on Wednesday 12, November, 2025 asserted that the implementation of Traceability Framework into Nigeria’s raw materials nexus will build investors’ confidence in locally sourced raw materials therefore ensuring multiple FX flows into the country.
The Raw Materials Research Development Council is agency under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science Technology (FMIST) vested with the mandate to emplace the framework.
Speaking at the capacity building workshop at RMRDC Headquarters in Abuja, the Director General/CEO of the Council, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, who was represented by the Director, Investment Promotion and Consultancy Department, Mr. Mr. M.Y Adamu, said the workshop is part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s raw materials development trajectory.
Traceability, the DG reinforced is an essential component for ensuring transparency, data integrity and sustainability across the country’s raw materials value chain.
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He said: “Traceability framework will enable RMRDC to track the movement and transformation of materials from source to final use.
“Today’s engagement will provide valuable insights into best practices, compliance frameworks, and technological tools that can help us build a more efficient and globally competitive raw materials ecosystem.”
The workshop was organized by RMRDC in conjunction with Interra Verify on building capacity for its staff and other MDAs on Raw Material Traceability for Sustainable Industrial Development, with the theme – Promoting Transparency, Quality and Investment Confidence through Raw Materials Traceability.
