The association plays an integral part in the role in assisting the Government on both the Federal and Provisional level.
More than 2500 industries operate under the umbrella of NKATI and the majority of them are exporters who bring in the much needed foreign exchange as a contribution to the National Economy.
The significant contributions to the National Economy have been estimated at: The association provides a platform for the many SME's in the area to voice their concerns regarding the basic necessities required to run profitable businesses.
Many of these concerns are infrastructure related and highlight the proper usage of government taxation in an area which is a lucrative source of foreign exchange.
The association serves as an example of an attempt at public-private partnership to improve both the profitability of business and in turn provide a significant contribution to the national economy.
The association also serves as an example of a circumstance where public failure is evident and private businesses have had to step in and take action to prevent a major loss to the multitude of people whose livelihood is dependent on a thriving and flourishing industrial area.