Nigerian Private Sector Urges Government Support for Indigenous Engineering Firms

The private sector in Nigeria, represented by New Engineering Nigeria Limited's CEO Josephine Nwaez, called on the government to increase patronage of local engineering companies during the company's annual technical board meeting in Abuja. Nwaez highlighted the company's 42-year track record of innovation and development in the Nigerian power sector, emphasizing the need for stronger government support for indigenous firms.

She expressed optimism for the company's future and announced sustained operational progress. The focus is on promoting local expertise and reducing dependency on foreign contractors.