The Federal Government has urged indigenous companies in every sector to take full advantage of the Nigeria First Policy, which is aimed at boosting local content, driving economic growth and supporting Nigerian industries. This call was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director and Founder of Solewant Group, Solomon Ewanehi, in Abuja.
Sen. Akume said the Tinubu-led administration remains committed to creating a friendly environment for local businesses through the Nigeria First Policy, which he noted is already producing positive signs. He encouraged Nigerian companies to align with the policy to help reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported products and services.
He praised the Solewant Group founder for what he described as bold steps in tapping into the opportunities created by the divestment of International Oil Companies. According to him, Solewant’s investments in steel pipes, metal fabrication and specialised coating solutions show strong support for the government’s drive to strengthen the oil and gas sector.
Speaking earlier, Solomon Ewanehi explained that his company is expanding across the production of steel pipe, coating materials, coating products and the supply of coated pipes to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and other African countries. He said, “We are spreading our tentacles across the production of steel pipe, coating materials and coating products as well as supply of coated pipe to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and across Africa.”
Ewanehi also noted that Solewant Group is working in line with the Federal Government’s directive to the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria and other sector players to support efforts geared towards significantly boosting the nation’s crude oil output.
He informed the SGF about the company’s plan to host the 9th Africa Energy Summit scheduled for November 27–28, 2025, in Port Harcourt, where industry professionals will gather to discuss strategies to increase crude oil productivity and strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global energy space.
