Post by Trade facilitator on Nov 24, 2012 18:55:49 GMT 1
The non-oil products exporters have called on both federal and state governments to put in place favourable policies and infrastructures that would enhance the growth of the sector.
The exporters stated this during the award dinner organised for them in Abuja by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) for their outstanding achievements in export growth, product diversification and employment generation.
Fifteen exporters were given awards by the NEPC, which included Sun and Sand Industries Africa Ltd., Lee Group, Multi-Trex Integrated Foods Plc, Beta Glass Plc, Sam & Sara Ventures Ltd., Bolawole Enterprises Nig. Ltd., Zenith International Bank Plc.
Others included Unique Leather Finishing Co. Ltd., Chi Ltd., Virgin Enterprises Nigeria Ltd., Mamuda Group, Bolawole Enterprises Nig. Ltd., Olam Nigeria Ltd., Agro Traders Ltd., Imoniyame Holdings Ltd., and RMM Global Company Ltd.
Some of them lamented the challenges bedevilling the sector, warning that unless they are speedily addressed they might undermine all efforts to make the sector take its rightful place in the national development agenda
The Managing Director of Sun and Sand Industry, Mrs. Shweta Satija, one of the recipients of the award, called on the Federal Government to address the myriad challenges facing the non-oil exporters in the country.
Satija said lack of basic infrastructure, paucity of funds and unfavourable business environment, among others, had been the major challenges facing the non-oil products exporters in the country.
The CEO said there was the need for government to put in place policies to support exporters as well as embark on infrastructure development that would enhance the growth of the sector. "The infrastructures need attention to guarantee smooth operation of the non oil sector, there is also need for good policy in place for the sustainability of local manufacturers and producers in the tough competition globally", she added.
While commending the government on some of the measures put in place to assist the exporters, the Sun and Sand boss said that the company had put in place an expansion programme that would usher into the country more investors.
Source: allafrica.com/stories/201211190936.html
The exporters stated this during the award dinner organised for them in Abuja by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) for their outstanding achievements in export growth, product diversification and employment generation.
Fifteen exporters were given awards by the NEPC, which included Sun and Sand Industries Africa Ltd., Lee Group, Multi-Trex Integrated Foods Plc, Beta Glass Plc, Sam & Sara Ventures Ltd., Bolawole Enterprises Nig. Ltd., Zenith International Bank Plc.
Others included Unique Leather Finishing Co. Ltd., Chi Ltd., Virgin Enterprises Nigeria Ltd., Mamuda Group, Bolawole Enterprises Nig. Ltd., Olam Nigeria Ltd., Agro Traders Ltd., Imoniyame Holdings Ltd., and RMM Global Company Ltd.
Some of them lamented the challenges bedevilling the sector, warning that unless they are speedily addressed they might undermine all efforts to make the sector take its rightful place in the national development agenda
The Managing Director of Sun and Sand Industry, Mrs. Shweta Satija, one of the recipients of the award, called on the Federal Government to address the myriad challenges facing the non-oil exporters in the country.
Satija said lack of basic infrastructure, paucity of funds and unfavourable business environment, among others, had been the major challenges facing the non-oil products exporters in the country.
The CEO said there was the need for government to put in place policies to support exporters as well as embark on infrastructure development that would enhance the growth of the sector. "The infrastructures need attention to guarantee smooth operation of the non oil sector, there is also need for good policy in place for the sustainability of local manufacturers and producers in the tough competition globally", she added.
While commending the government on some of the measures put in place to assist the exporters, the Sun and Sand boss said that the company had put in place an expansion programme that would usher into the country more investors.
Source: allafrica.com/stories/201211190936.html
