Nigeria: Reforms in Agro-Export, Proceed Repatriation Take Shape Albeit At Slower Pace

The federal government’s drive to provide a conducive environment for businesses appeared to have gained traction but at a slower pace going by recent updates by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council Secretariat on the implementation of the Nation Action Plan.

A midway progress report indicated that reforms in agro exports had attained 26 per cent completion midway into the exercise which focused on four key areas including payment and verification process, inspection process, terminal operators and shipping lines as well as access and documentation.