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US backs 200 Nigerian entrepreneurs for local, export markets

The US has supported 200 young Nigerian entrepreneurs with training to prepare their products for local and American markets, strengthening commercial ties Read More: https://punchng.com/us-backs-200-nigerian-entrepreneurs-for-local-export-markets/

US backs 200 Nigerian entrepreneurs for local, export markets

In an effort to bolster commercial ties with Nigeria, the United States has supported 200 young entrepreneurs through the U.S. Alumni-Led Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Manufacturing Programme. The eight-month program, completed in August, focused on equipping local agropreneurs, particularly women and youths, with skills in regulatory compliance, business development, and market access.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Acting Consul General of the United States in Lagos, Julie McKay, highlighted the importance of the initiative in strengthening two-way trade and investment between the two nations. The program's graduates will continue to benefit from the U.S. Mission's network of 30 American Spaces across Nigeria, providing resources for business growth.

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