Made In Benue Project Office

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

SSG Pledges Support for MAiN Project Office, Calls for Greater Visibility of Benue-Made Products

The Secretary to the Government of Benue State (SSG), Barr. (DCN) Aber Serumun Deborah, has pledged her support for the activities and objectives of the Made-in-Nigeria (MAiN) Project Office in Benue State.

The assurance was given when the MAiN Project Office paid an advocacy visit to formally brief her on the mandate, strategic objectives, and planned activities of the office.

Welcoming the team, the SSG commended the initiative and appreciated the work undertaken thus far towards establishing the office and positioning it to deliver on its mandate.

She observed that Benue State already boasts a wide range of locally produced goods and products with significant economic potential, noting that many of these products remain under-promoted despite their quality and market value.

Barr. Aber further decried the practice whereby products originating from Nigeria, including Benue State, are exported and subsequently branded differently, often denying local producers and communities the recognition and economic benefits associated with their products. According to her, this challenge may be linked to gaps in certification, standardization, and branding, which the office should seek to address through strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement.

The SSG encouraged the team not to be discouraged by the challenges associated with building a new institution, noting that impactful initiatives often face initial difficulties before gaining momentum.

She assured the team of her support and urged them to remain focused on their vision of promoting Benue-made products, creating market opportunities, and contributing to the economic growth and development of the State.

Earlier, the MAiN Project Office briefed the SSG on its mandate to promote locally made products, encourage value addition, strengthen market access, and position Benue as a hub for enterprise, innovation, and economic transformation.

The meeting ended with a commitment to foster collaboration among relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the office's mandate.

Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia

08/06/2026

SSG Pledges Support for MAiN Project Office, Calls for Greater Visibility of Benue-Made Products

The Secretary to the Government of Benue State (SSG), Barr. (DCN) Aber Serumun Deborah, has pledged her support for the activities and objectives of the Made-in-Nigeria (MAiN) Project Office in Benue State.

The assurance was given when the MAiN Project Office paid an advocacy visit to formally brief her on the mandate, strategic objectives, and planned activities of the office.

Welcoming the team, the SSG commended the initiative and appreciated the work undertaken thus far towards establishing the office and positioning it to deliver on its mandate.

She observed that Benue State already boasts a wide range of locally produced goods and products with significant economic potential, noting that many of these products remain under-promoted despite their quality and market value.

Barr. Aber further decried the practice whereby products originating from Nigeria, including Benue State, are exported and subsequently branded differently, often denying local producers and communities the recognition and economic benefits associated with their products. According to her, this challenge may be linked to gaps in certification, standardization, and branding, which the office should seek to address through strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement.

The SSG encouraged the team not to be discouraged by the challenges associated with building a new institution, noting that impactful initiatives often face initial difficulties before gaining momentum.

She assured the team of her support and urged them to remain focused on their vision of promoting Benue-made products, creating market opportunities, and contributing to the economic growth and development of the State.

Earlier, the MAiN Project Office briefed the SSG on its mandate to promote locally made products, encourage value addition, strengthen market access, and position Benue as a hub for enterprise, innovation, and economic transformation.

The meeting ended with a commitment to foster collaboration among relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the office's mandate.

15/05/2026

60 Hearty Cheers to His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia.

The Made In Benue Project Office team joins millions of Benue citizens and residents to celebrate and wish our amiable Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia a wonderful birthday celebration.

Your Excellency, your leadership of Benue has come at a time of unprecedented challenges and we wish you immense wisdom, courage and foresight to build a truly prosperous future for Benue.

From all of us at the Made in Benue Project Office, we say Happy Birthday Your Excellency.

12/05/2026

The Made In Benue Special Project team participated in a high powered stakeholder engagement and official inauguration of Made Un Nigeria Project State Council of the over 28 State teams currently inaugurated across Nigeria in Lafia, Nasarawa State.

The stakeholder engagement was hosted by the Nasarawa state government which provided an avenue to hold an intellectual discussion on water resources in futherance of the Singapore Water Summit.

At the event, the Benue State Coordinator, Hon. Ordeun Ikon along with other coordinators across Nigeria took an oath of office in alignment with the constitution of Nigeria.

The project team members were also effectively represented at the event to ensure maximum value is derived in the ex*****on of the mandate of the project.

07/05/2026

The Benue valley is undoubtedly not in short supply of creative talents.

What might be lacking is the structure and right exposure to thrive and compete favorably.

That is about to change!

Josef Owoicho Spitz will lead the Creative sector development in Benue state under the Made In Benue Project Office to connect Benue’s talent to the $5.6 Billion sector.

07/05/2026

nMSMEs are the back bone of every thriving economy and Benue is not an exception.

Businesses in Benue state are bewildered with a plethora of challenges and to thrive favorably, the needed support must be brought to bear to make that a reality.

As Head of SME formalization and Development at the Made In Benue Project Office, Bennet Abul will lead the charge for Benue SMEs.

Let’s hear from you - Benue entrepreneurs.

07/05/2026

Economies grow when local industries are patronized and supported at scale.
This is made possible through well thought policies that reflect changing entrepreneurial climates.

As Head of public Advocacy and Local Procurement, Barr. Ori Adams will drive meaningful engagements in improving the policy climate for Benue products and services to compete more favorably.

Which ones should be given prompt attention?

07/05/2026

Mr. Michael Ogwuche’s track record in investment promotion effectively positions him to lead this critical unit at the Made In Benue Project Office in attracting investors that take on Benue’s economic development.

What are the bottlenecks and what should catch his attention as he drives this mandate?