The first Abuja Interior and Furniture Virtual Expo held at the weekend in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with the organisers calling for the course to be included in universities’ curricula nationwide.
Specifically, the Project Coordinator, Faisal Rafindadi, appealed to the National Universities Commission (NUC) to introduce degree courses in Furniture Manufacturing, ranging from undergraduate to master’s and PhD levels.
According to Rafindadi, the initiative is a strategic move to enhance the competitiveness of Nigeria’s furniture industry, enabling it to meet international standards and effectively compete with imported furniture products.
By developing local talent and expertise, he stated that Nigeria can reduce its reliance on imported furniture, promoting economic growth and self-sufficiency.
Stressing that Nigeria’s furniture industry currently faces stiff competition from imported products, the coordinator noted that by introducing specialised degree courses, Nigeria can develop a skilled workforce capable of designing and manufacturing high-quality furniture that meets global standards.