(a) Describe any three features of local craft industry in Nigeria. (b) Outline any four factors affecting the location of manufacturing industries in Niger...

(a) Three features of local craft industry in Nigeria

• It uses simple, locally-made tools and local raw materials (clay, leather, cotton, wood, metal).
• It is small-scale, run by individuals or families using manual skill and little capital.
• The skills are traditional, often passed down within families, and the products (pots, cloth, mats, carvings) serve mainly the local market.

(b) Four factors affecting the location of manufacturing industries in Nigeria

• Availability of raw materials: industries locate near their raw materials, especially if bulky or perishable.
• Nearness to market: firms making consumer goods settle near the large centres of demand.
• Availability of power/energy: industries need reliable electricity or fuel.
• Transport facilities: good roads, rail and ports for moving materials and goods.
• Supply of labour and capital, and availability of water.

(c) Three ways industries have contributed to Nigeria's economy

• They provide employment and income for many people.
• They add value to local raw materials and reduce dependence on imported goods.
• They earn foreign exchange through the export of manufactured goods and generate revenue/taxes for government.
• They encourage the growth of towns and the development of infrastructure.