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NEPC Seeks Partnership On Non-Oil Export
The Nigerian Export Pro
motion Council (NEPC) is set to partner the private sector on non-oil export as part of its mandate to create a more competitive economy.
In a statement by NEPC Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun Awolowo said the effort of the partnership is to help improve Nigeria’s share of the global, non-oil export market.
Awolowo said the partnership is of tremendous value to the strategic repositioning of the council, adding that it would promote the socio economic development of the country and diversification of the economy.
NEPC said among the numerous benefits of the partnership include, increase Nigeria’s private sector participation in global trade and liaise with the Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority and other major stakeholders to implement the strategic plan envisaged by the council.
The statement added that under the partnership with Tony Elumelu foundation offers opportunity to contribute to increase competitiveness by unlocking opportunities for private companies compete globally.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of Tony Elumelu foundation, Dr Wiebe Boer said the foundation is committed to implementing solutions that will improve the operating environment for Africa’s private sector.
He stressed that NEPC is a key partner in meeting the private sector long-term objectives because it is the country’s government primary institution for export development and promotion.
Boer said the foundation will support the initiative to unlock substantial export – driven growth opportunities for the country fast growing small scale industries.