Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, inaugurated the N1 billion Export Processing & Packaging Centre (EPPC) at Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, on Friday. The facility aims to enhance cargo exports.

Keyamo assured NAHCO PLC of continued support in the cargo export business, emphasising revenue growth.

The Minister noted that with advanced equipment and expertise, challenges in exporting perishable goods will diminish, including shelf life, temperature control, packaging, handling, and regulatory compliance.

Represented by FAAN’s Olubunmi Kuku, Keyamo encouraged stakeholders to utilize the facility.

He said, “In a world where revenue growth is key,I want to assure NAHCO that we will continue to support them in this and other ventures. It is my hope that exporters and other stakeholders will take full advantage of this facility to boost Nigeria’s export numbers, which will impact positively on our balance of payment position and strengthen the Naira.”


She highlighted FAAN’s commitment to promoting cargo development, forming a committee to address facilitation challenges, particularly in exports.

The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development established the Cargo Services Directorate in FAAN to enhance freight services and foster innovation.

Kuku praised NAHCO Aviance’s leadership for their innovative approach and forward-thinking.

“I think it helps when an experienced business like yours sees the business sense in building a facility such as this to aid other businesses,” she said.

During the commissioning, Dr. Seinde Fadeni, NAHCO’s Chairman, expressed gratitude for the government’s support in easing business challenges.

He emphasised the importance of collaboration and thanked contributors for the project’s success. Fadeni urged the Federal Government to bolster NAHCO’s efforts in advancing Nigerian aviation.


In his words, “We have achieved this and the new task is to set a new goal. Our only request to the government on this occasion would be that; should we need your support in our quest to move aviation forward in Nigeria in our own little way, please be there for us.”

Fadeni emphasised NAHCO’s belief in Nigeria’s potential for food exports, stating, “We would need the government to give us all the support we need. The livelihood and indeed prosperity of many Nigerians depend on the export of perishables.”

He urged the federal government to convene stakeholders to propel the export segment forward and encouraged all involved parties to utilise the facility for export purposes.

Highlighting the significance of the new facility, he emphasised its stakeholder-centric design.

Indranil Gupta, NAHCO’s Group Managing Director, underscored the strategic significance of the facility, aiming to enhance Nigerian product competitiveness globally and create domestic employment.

The GMD emphasised that through streamlined export processes, adherence to strict packaging standards, and ensuring product quality, NAHCO enhances Nigeria’s product reputation globally.

Gupta stressed the significance of this endeavour, stating, “This is very important.” He further highlighted the Export Processing and Packaging Centre’s role in fostering skills development and empowering Nigerian youths.

Gupta underscored that the center embodies NAHCO’s commitment not only to business but also to socio-economic empowerment.

“As we commission this centre, we are embarking on a journey that not only strengthens our foothold in the global market but also contributes to the economic development of Nigeria. This facility is a symbol of our unwavering commitment to quality, efficiency, global standards, and customer satisfaction,” he said.

He mentioned that the EPPC provides office spaces for regulatory bodies and government agencies.

NAHCO PLC is committed to nurturing collaborative ties with cargo agents, valued clients of the facility.
He expressed gratitude to the government, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders for their unwavering support, which has been instrumental in realising this vision. NAHCO anticipates ongoing collaboration for mutual benefit.

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Evil people

Hmm

This is the type of innovative and forward thinking that will help Nigeria during this period,In as much as I am not a big disciple of Exporting our Raw Materials without at least adding some value to it,we are caught between the Devil and the Red Sea and we will take anything that will help produce extra foreign exchange
My sincere suggestions is for the Federal Government to replicate this across the six Geopolitical zones and also begin a serious sensitisation on the availability of such a facility
The country needs foreign exchange and every legitimate way to earn it should be encouraged

Once again congratulations to the people at NAHCO and I encourage all exporters to take advantage of this facility

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Hmm

Many here will still come and condemn this!

All this recent innovations I hope they are going to help the economy because the greed in the heart of our leaders won't make us progress.....

Good one


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrLqIEaKdLE

Nothing concern me but E dey mind

Abeg, where are the things here that is worth 1 billion naira?

They are using money that belongs to all Nigerians to develop only Lagos and then tomorrow they get angry when Lagos is called no man's land abi?
They are the same people fighting northerners being in control of abuja
Still thesame people working with ikwerre the owners of port Harcourt to go against their brothers in south east

One Billion naira!

Thieves!

SANdalilili on d beat!

Opintiwa:
Evil people

Wailing is part of your daily dose. You go do am till 2031

Really

Good one, this is a good innovation to boost our economy only if the youth would take advantage of this, but trust me, Nigerians we are mostly attracted to bad and negative news ....

Kenochi:
This is the type of innovative and forward thinking that will help Nigeria during this period,In as much as I am not a big disciple of Exporting our Raw Materials without at least adding some value to it,we are caught between the Devil and the Red Sea and we will take anything that will help produce extra foreign exchange
My sincere suggestions is for the Federal Government to replicate this across the six Geopolitical zones and also begin a serious sensitisation on the availability of such a facility
The country needs foreign exchange and every legitimate way to earn it should be encouraged

Once again congratulations to the people at NAHCO and I encourage all exporters to take advantage of this facility

Kindly visit my signature for good properties with good titles at Ibeju Lekki Industrial Hub

exporting just raw materials is the reason Africans are still poor. It's better they leave the raw material than to earn paltry some that won't solve people's poverty.

The money will just be looted by few.
Creating factories that will turn raw materials to final product will give people job.
If anyone wants to even loot, people will still have jobs.

NkanuSon:
They are using money that belongs to all Nigerians to develop only Lagos and then tomorrow they get angry when Lagos is called no man's land abi?
They are the same people fighting northerners being in control of abuja
Still thesame people working with ikwerre the owners of port Harcourt to go against their brothers in south east

confirm frustration, I pity you

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Front page thread and comments still on first page. This is unbelievable.
Does this mean the paid delusionals are getting tired of blowing trumpets and insulting others or they are beginning to realise the truth?

Nice idear , dats if they dont steal the money meant for the project .

Hojiganu:

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Nfpmod

Midex88:


Wailing is part of your daily dose. You go do am till 2031

Don't mind him. Everyone who mean well will rejoice at this news. He did not. He is the one who is evil

Opintiwa:
Evil people

You and folks who liked your comments are the evil people. You are all evil as you fail to rejoice on this good news

NkanuSon:
They are using money that belongs to all Nigerians to develop only Lagos and then tomorrow they get angry when Lagos is called no man's land abi?
They are the same people fighting northerners being in control of abuja
Still thesame people working with ikwerre the owners of port Harcourt to go against their brothers in south east

VICTIM MENTALITY IS A DISEASE!

By the way,is lagos not part of the country,why this hate on the city?....In one breath,you will claim you developed the city,in another breath you will claim FG did and not you again and when you want to play VICTIM as usual,you will claim FG developed it at expense of you people that at the same time claimed you developed it,ARE YOU PEOPLE NORMAL?

Was it Igbo cooperative society money that was used to build the two niger Bridges in onitsha and University of Nigeria in Nsukka,Institute of Developmental project in ENUGU..who has because of the FG investment in those cities or Lord lugard incorporation of ENUGU and PH in 1904 and 1912 respectively and founding of ONITSHA by benin people claimed NSUKKA,ONITSHA,PH or ENUGU are NO MAN'S LAND or BENIN land?

....You people will CRY CRY to the extent of even crying over privately and state owned projects in LAGOS! LEFTZ LEKKI PORT,DANGOTE REFINERY,LEKKI-IKOYI LINK BRIDGE,BLUE LIGHT RAIL etc are all STATE AND PRIVATE PROJECTS,I cant remember the last time FG dedicated a project only to LAGOS!

And what stop IGBO dominated 5yrs government of GEJ from reversing the the trend if truly you are being shortchanged? or you just enjoy your VICTIM mentality.

NkanuSon:
They are using money that belongs to all Nigerians to develop only Lagos and then tomorrow they get angry when Lagos is called no man's land abi?
They are the same people fighting northerners being in control of abuja
Still thesame people working with ikwerre the owners of port Harcourt to go against their brothers in south east

So the FG is not using money that belongs to the whole Nigeria to develop Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi and Abia?

Obi still won't be president 😜😜😜🤣🤣

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