The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has committed to addressing the regulatory and bureaucratic challenges currently hindering Nigeria’s exporters.
During a ministerial consultation held in Lagos, Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, acknowledged the critical role of exports in driving Nigeria’s economic growth and applauded the top 100 exporters for their significant contributions to the nation’s progress.
Oduwole, speaking passionately about the need to streamline regulatory processes, said: “We’re determined to make sure that the regulatory and bureaucratic challenges, which are well known to us coming from a public background, are systemically addressed.”
She emphasised that these efforts are part of the government’s broader plan to create a favourable environment for export growth, enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global marketplace.
Highlighting the urgency of the task at hand, Oduwole added: “Please encourage the Nigerian economy. The reforms may have been tough, but we’re already turning the corner. So, let’s all continue together; we can make this economy work.”
