By Stella Azi
In a move aimed at strengthening data-driven development in Nigeria’s raw materials sector, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has hosted the pilot phase of its upgraded Integrated Raw Materials and Products Database system, NISSRAMP (Nigerian Information Statistical System for Raw Materials and Products) available at https://rmrdcstats.ng/
Speaking at the Council’s Lecture Series held yesterday, March 26, 2026, at the auditorium of the RMRDC, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, said the pilot launch of the platform is designed to attract stakeholder feedback and assess whether the system meets national needs and globally acceptable standards and will stay hosted for two weeks. “The link is now open for feedback, and it will be open for two weeks to enable us get feedbacks on users experience”, he said.
Described as a one-stop platform, NISSRAMP is intended to provide comprehensive data and information on Nigeria’s raw materials and products, both locally and internationally. The initiative represents a strategic effort by the RMRDC to develop an integrated database for efficient data collection, analysis, and dissemination across the sector.
The Concept note on the database indicated that Nigeria, endowed with abundant natural resources ranging from minerals to agricultural and geo-extractive materials, has long grappled with challenges such as inadequate data management, inefficient supply chains, and limited value addition. Therefore, the NISSRAMP initiative is conceived to address these gaps and unlock the full potential of the country’s raw materials database.
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The establishment of the data system marks a decisive step toward positioning Nigeria as a knowledge-driven and resource-efficient economy. It is expected to support the development of industrial value chains, boost local content, and reduce dependence on imported inputs, while aligning with national and global priorities on sustainable development and economic transformation.
The concept note emphasized that the data base will also serve as a critical tool for strategic planning and industrial advancement by providing accurate, timely, and actionable data. It reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging data as a catalyst for long-term economic growth and prosperity.
Earlier, the DG, Prof. Ike-Muonso, had stated that the database system, when fully operational, is expected to improve Nigeria’s data management through a centralized platform, enhance supply chain efficiency, promote value addition, and support evidence-based policymaking in the sector. He said that it will also strengthen the accuracy, security, and integrity of national raw materials statistics, while ensuring data confidentiality and protection against unauthorized access.
According to him, the pilot phase of NISSRAMP, which is expected to pave the way for full deployment of the database system, is aims to expand the scope of national statistics to include waste, scrap, and emerging resource streams, thereby supporting circular economy practices, and it is also expected to aid monitoring, evaluation, and periodic review of national raw materials performance.
The lecture series, themed “Predictive Analytics for Raw Materials Demand, Forecasting, Statistical Quality Control and Risk Modeling in Supply Chain Management,” featured a presentation by Dr. Ogunsanya Adeyinka, who highlighted the role of predictive analytics in enhancing efficiency and resilience across supply chains.
