Dike Onwuamaeze
Stakeholders unanimously called for concerted efforts towards adding value to non-oil export products by processing them into semi-finished and finished goods to unlock significant economic benefits for the nation.
This clarion call was made at the 9th Edition of the Annual Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar themed “Nigerian Non-Oil Export Industry: Awakening the Giant,” which was held yesterday, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos and virtually.
In her welcome address, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, highlighted the importance of non-oil export as a catalyst for job creation. According to her, “Our theme ‘Awakening the Giant,’ speaks directly to the untapped potential within the non-oil segment of the economy and how to optimise them. This involves an increase in the number and volume of exportable non-oil items and value addition to exportable items…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
