The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting non-oil exports through reforms designed to enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian products in regional and global markets.
NEPC Managing Director, Nonye Ayeni made the pledge at a stakeholders’ town hall meeting in Lagos held under the Council’s “Double Your Export” agenda.
She said the initiative is aligned with the Nigerian Government’s economic diversification agenda and is aimed at expanding Nigeria’s non-oil export base, increasing foreign exchange earnings, creating jobs.
According to her, it will also strengthen the country’s position in the global export market.
She said; “the Council is working closely with exporters, industry players and relevant government agencies to address challenges affecting the sector, improve product quality and standards, and unlock new opportunities for Nigerian businesses in international markets.”
She noted that Nigeria recorded significant growth in non-oil exports, reaching more countries and expanding the range of exported products.
Ayeni urged stronger collaboration between government and the private sector, while identifying high production costs, poor infrastructure, limited access to finance and compliance with international standards as key challenges facing exporters.
Stakeholders called for easier export documentation, faster port clearance, improved transport infrastructure and greater access to export financing.
They also urged increased awareness of opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand Nigeria’s export market.
A major highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NEPC and Jumia to promote digital trade and expand Nigeria’s non-oil exports through e-commerce.
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