Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 4, 2017 9:57:47 GMT 1
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to create an investment and trade platform to facilitate exports from Nigeria to West African countries.
The Executive Director of NEPC, Mr Olusegun Awolowo gave the urge in Abuja when he received the new Managing Director of Nigerian Import-Export Bank (NEXIM), Mr Abba Bello.
Awolowo said, the plan for the platform is premised on a new project, NEXPORTRADE, and would boost exports from Nigeria.
He also noted, that NEPC has proposed an offshore warehouse to be located in Togo as the first destination of the exports before being distributed across markets.
This move targets reduction in logistics being faced by exporters as well as reducing the cost of transportation and warehousing.
On his part, Mr Bello sought for the partnership of the NEPC in convening a stakeholders’ forum to bring together 100 companies in Nigeria to discuss export, challenges and how to increase the volume and value of exported Nigerian products.
Bello said, he is desirous of promoting exports in Nigeria, adding that a maritime terminal and an air terminal across airports would enhance export activities.
Source: www.peoplesdailyng.com/nepc-urges-ecowas-to-create-investment-platform/
