FG, Stakeholders Brainstorm On Non-Oil Exports

As part of efforts to ensure continuous growth in non-oil exports, the Federal Government and trade experts have examined the nation’s port economic regulations and other issues affecting export businesses.
The occasion was during a one-day stakeholders’ workshop, organised by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment in conjunction with the Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC), held midweek.
While the government gave assurances to come up with policies to support export trade, it encouraged other port stakeholders to join its collaborative effort to create a regulatory framework that empowers exporters, streamlines processes, and unlocks the full potential of Nigeria’s commodity export sector.
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Amb. Nura Rimi, urged all stakeholders to play a role in developing the non-oil exports.
At the event, themed, “Port Economic Regulation and Its Impact on Shipment of Export Commodities through Nigerian Ports”, Rimi emphasised the pivotal role of Nigerian ports in enhancing the nation’s export efficiency and competitiveness.
Rimi, who was represented by the Director, Commodities and Export Department, Ministry of Trade and Investment, Kaura Irimiya, highlighted the vast wealth of exportable commodities in Nigeria, especially agricultural produce.
“Our ability to efficiently export these commodities is crucial for our economic growth and international competitiveness.
“The smooth flow of exports heavily relies on ports functioning at their optimal capacity”, he said.
Rimi called for a collaborative effort to create a regulatory framework that empowers exporters, streamlines processes, and unlocks the full potential of Nigeria’s commodity export sector.

Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos