FG trains 100 women on export business

The federal government has commenced the training of 100 women-owned businesses on export readiness as part of the Export Expansion Facility Programme (EEFP) under the N2.3 trillion Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP).

 The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), through the EEFP in partnership with Agrochains Consult, kicked off the five-day workshop in Lagos.

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It featured accelerator sessions on institutionalizing the inclusion of more women-led SMEs into the non-oil export ecosystem with targeted training on improved packaging, branding standardized certifications, and knowledge of relevant international trade agreements which would, in turn, help the businesses access new global markets.

The Executive Director/CEO of NEPC, Mr. Olusegun Awolowo, noted the progress that women-owned businesses have made as key economic drivers in Nigeria’s non-oil export ecosystem.

He said the NEPC always strived to partner with reputable private-sector companies such as Agrochains Consult in its continuing effort to create an army of exporters that would drive non-oil exports and promote the diversification of Nigeria’s export portfolio for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

“The training of 100 women-owned businesses on export readiness is part of our efforts to achieve inclusion and effective participation of women in the non-oil export sector,” he said.

The CEO of Agrochains Consult, Titi Ojo, said, “As a private-sector leader in capacity building, training and workshops, we focus on providing real-world experience, insight, in-depth research, evidence-based information, and keynotes from industry leaders.”

The EEFP, under the federal government’s N2.3 trillion Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan, is designed to protect export businesses from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, safeguard jobs, and de-risk the economy from future shocks by focusing on driving economic growth through exports.