- Lagos State Champions Growth of Local Printing Industry
- Mr Gabriel Idahosa called for the repositioning of the printing industry
- Stakeholders suggested remedies to create a supportive ecosystem
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting the local printing industry through strategic partnerships and policy support.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, made this disclosure at a seminar organised by the Printing, Publishing and Allied group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry LCCI, held recently in Victoria Island.
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Speaking on the theme “Nigeria’s Printing Industry: Unlocking Opportunities, Overcoming Challenges”, Omotoso described the printing sector as one of the oldest in Nigeria’s creative industry. He emphasised Lagos State’s recognition of the industry’s economic value, highlighting Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s focus on digital transformation, entrepreneurship support, and creative industry growth.
In his remarks, the President of LCCI, Mr Gabriel Idahosa, called for the repositioning of the printing industry as a vital pillar of Nigeria’s creative and manufacturing economy. He advocated for multi-dimensional strategies to drive innovation, human capital development, sustainability, and policy alignment in the sector.
The Chairman of the Printing, Publishing and Allied Group at LCCI, Mr Gabriel Okonkwo, highlighted the industry’s potential, noting that Africa’s printing sector is estimated at ten billion dollars, with Nigeria contributing between eight hundred million and one billion dollars annually.
According to him, the event was designed to underscore the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to promote local production and stimulate growth in the printing industry.
The panel session titled “Unlocking Nigeria’s Printing and Publishing Potential: Policy Pathways and Financial Solutions” featured discussants from industry, financial institutions, and academia.
Stakeholders suggested remedies to create a supportive ecosystem, including removing financial bottlenecks, revising tariff structures for raw material sourcing, and strengthening economic policies for public sector printing. They recommended implementing a “Nigeria First Policy” mandate to protect local content.
The discussants emphasised the critical role of collaboration between government, industry players, and financial institutions to promote local production and drive sustainable growth in the printing sector.
