West Africa IMT Summit to Accelerate Sustainable Industrial Revolution

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West Africa IMT Summit to Accelerate Sustainable Industrial Revolution
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The highly anticipated West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade (West Africa – IMT) Summit and Exhibition will take place in Lagos, Nigeria from 27 – 29 May 2025. The event aims to accelerate industrial development within West Africa by bringing together key decision-makers to foster collaboration and chart a pathway towards a sustainable and intra-African industrial revolution.

Press ReleaseAfrica’s contribution to the global GDP currently stands at 3%, contributing only 2% to the world’s manufacturing value add . Resource-rich nations with economies based on the export of commodities are only able to capture a maximum of 30% of its value. A strategic shift toward product valorisation and export could generate returns exceeding 10x the original value.

Themed “Accelerating West Africa’s Sustainable Industrial Revolution for Economic Prosperity”, the event will convene market leaders from around to globe to spark innovative discourse on developing partnerships to leverage the resources endowments of African nations and the technological solutions of the developed nations.

Through effective reforms and the right policy measures, nations within the region are set to attract investors and create an enabling environment for business to thrive. The potential utilisation of advanced technologies for cleaner energy systems and green industrialisation could see African nations leapfrogging for a more rapid and efficient industrial revolution.

At dmg, we have a commitment to creating platforms that bring industry stakeholders together to move the market and drive transformative progress. Through our partnerships, we aim to drive economic prosperity for the entire region and establish West Africa as a vital player in the global industrial ecosystem.”Over the three event days, Governments will meet with the private sector and international investors to outline priorities for a sustainable industrialisation journey.

Participation is expected from across the global industrialisation value chain including the following industries: Aerospace, Agriculture, Automotive, Chemicals, Construction, Energy & Utilities, FCMG, Heavy Industries, ICT & Electronics, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transportation, Machine & Equipment, Maritime, Medical, Mining, Plastics & Rubber, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Technology Solution Providers, Textiles, Water & Utilities.

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