Monarch Tasks NACCIMA On Agric Value Chain

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has urged the Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to look into ways of developing  the agro-allied industries in Edo State.
The monarch gave the charge when the National President of NACCIMA, Mrs lyalode Alaba- Lawson, paid him a courtesy visit, last Saturday.
Alaba-Lawson was accompanied by the President of Benin Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA).
The monarch expressed delight over the visit,  which according to him,  was  coming at a time the palace was  seeking ways to improve  the economic status of the people.
He said  NACCIMA had  made history by electing  its first female national president, describing Alaba-Lawson as a woman of substance.
The monarch commended NACCIMA for recognising the important role of traditional rulers in the society, wondering  why no role was carved out for them  in the constitution.
In her address, the NACCIMA president said top on her  agenda  were initiatives  to drive  trade and commerce in the county.
She said  NACCIMA would  work closely with the palace to turn around the fortunes  of business in the state.
Alaba-Lawson disclosed that NACCIMA was partnering with the international community and organisations to help train youths and artisans in various fields.
She called for the resuscitation of technical colleges in Nigeria to actualise the goal of self-reliance  and sustainability.
The high point of the visit was the formal decoration of the Oba of Benin as a Life Ambassador of NACCIMA.