Business
FG Restates Commitment To ECOWAS Integration Programmes
Minister of State for
Foreign Affairs Nurudden Muhammad has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to the integration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
He stated this in Kano at a sensitisation campaign on exploring the opportunities in the ECOWAS integration process and programmes, for accelerated national development.
Muhammad said the ministry was making efforts to have Nigerians fully involved in the economic potentials of the region in terms of the various protocols, conventions and action plans signed by the country.
The minister, represented by an Under-Secretary in charge of Administration and Finance, Amb. Kabir Garba, said Nigeria was committed to the objectives of the establishment of ECOWAS.
“I must underscore the fact that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has remained active in this whole process both at the ECOWAS Commission and in the country.
“However, it is strongly argued that the benefits accruable to Nigerians are not commensurate with the huge materials and human investment being made by the country in running ECOWAS.’’
He described as abysmal, access to the opportunities and funds within ECOWAS by Nigerians, adding that the workshop would address the matter by sensitising stakeholders.
‘’This will stimulate interest among stakeholders to begin to explore and maximise opportunities in the West Africa sub-region under the auspices of ECOWAS. As a result, it will enhance the transformation and empowerment of Nigerians.’’
The minister said the the workshop would deepen understanding of ECOWAS’ various integration programmes and encourage individuals and institutions to explore such available opportunities.
In his speech, Amb. Martin Uhomoibhi, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, called on state, local governments and the organised private sector to explore the ECOWAS opportunities in trade.
He said the ECOWAS Special Development Funds such as the Agriculture and Infrastructure Fund, were areas that should be tapped to promote the various Nigerian products in the region.
The workshop was attended by various bodies including chambers of commerce, Federation of Muslims Women in Nigeria and businessmen from the North West geopolitical zone.
Business
NCDMB, Dangote Refinery Unveil JTC On Deepening Local Content
Business
Food Security: NDDC Pays Counterpart Fund For LIFE-ND Project
Business
Replace Nipa Palms With Mangroove In Ogoni, Group Urges FG, HYPREP
-
Sports4 days ago
Eagles B Players Admit Pressure For CHAN Qualification
-
Niger Delta4 days ago
Don Highlights On The Potential Of Groundwater As Hidden Wealth For Sustainable Future
-
Rivers4 days ago
Group Seeks Prosecution Of Clergy, Others Over Attempted Murder
-
Opinion4 days ago
Restoring Order, Delivering Good Governance
-
Business4 days ago
CRG Partner JR Farms To Plant 30m Coffee Seedlings
-
Foods/Drinks4 days ago
What To Know About Your Menu
-
Niger Delta4 days ago
NDLEA Intercepts 584.171kg Hard Drugs In Bayelsa … Arrests 559 Suspects
-
Rivers4 days ago
Four Internet Fraudstars Get Different Jail Terms In PH