The role of industrialization in economic development of Nigeria include:
i. Provision of employment opportunities for Nigeria
ii. Diversification of the Nigeria economy which reduces over dependences on agriculture
iii. Improvement in the balance of payment of Nigerians
iv. Increased government revenue through taxation
v. An enlarged market for agricultural products
vi. Increased foreign exchange earnings
vii. Increase in the standard of living of Nigeria
viii. Improve the technical skills of workers
ix. Increased output.