Victor EzejaThe Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in partnership with the Nigerian Exporters Hub (NexHub), has announced successful dispatch of 11 containers filled with processed agricultural foods to China.
NACCIMA President, Dele Kelvin Oye, who disclosed this to newsmen, said the partnership is part of efforts to boost the growth of Nigeria’s non-oil export sector.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAccording to him, the shipment marked a key highlight of the 2024 Lagos NACCIMA-NexHub Conference and underscores the potential for Nigerian products in the global market.
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The Conference was declared open by Dele Oye, who was joined by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Mrs. Titilayo Helen Adesina to cut the ribbons of the 11 container shipment of processed agric foods before officially handing them over to Mr. I.K. Oladeji, the Nigerian Customs Service Federal Operations Unit Comptroller.
Others in attendance were Mr. Fegho John Umunubo, the Special Assistant to the President on Digital & Creative Economy; Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, the Hon. Commissioner for Commerce, Osun State; Alh. Ahmad Rabiu, the NACCIMA Vice President and Chairman of Dala Inland Port, and Mr. Sola Obadimu, the NACCIMA Director General, among others.
Oye, while declaring the conference open said: “I am confident that with the right strategies, policies, and collaborations, Nigeria can unlock the immense potential of its non-oil export sector.”
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He further stated, “The National Single Window project, with its strong foundation and the right re-composition of the Steering Committee, can be a game-changer in our quest for economic diversification and growth.
“Let us use this conference as a springboard to propel our nation forward on the path of sustainable economic development. By working together, we can transform Nigeria into a hub for non-oil exports, creating jobs, reversing the JAPA phenomenon, increasing foreign exchange earnings, and ultimately, improving the well-being of our people.”
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
