Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo,inaugurated a committee to examine and end rejection of Nigeria agro produce in the international market.
The minister Ifedayo Sayo, said the FG placed a lot of emphasis on the promotion of non-oil commodity exports. Which had led to farmers and product aggregators partnering to explore the export market for their products.
He stressed that the international market was competitive and welcomed products of high quality. With relevant certifications and quality packaging that was environmentally friendly.
Adebayo said the problem of quality, standards, certification and appropriate packaging for made-in-Nigeria products for export had been a recurring issue. Hence, the need to set up the technical committee to address the issue and proffer appropriate recommendations.
The minister told the committee that the nation was looking forward to the outcome of the assignment given to them. As an antidote to the rejection being suffered by Nigerian exporters at the international market.
-Punch.
