FG urged to harness logistics for non-oil export growth

The Federal Government has been urged to prioritize the development of Nigeria’s logistics industry to strengthen non-oil exports, unlock the country’s agricultural potential, and create millions of jobs. Professor Simon Emeje, Founder and Chairman of the Chartered Logistics and Management Institute, made this call at a pre-event press briefing ahead of the CLMI 2026 International Conference and Investiture.

Emeje argued that Nigeria was overlooking economic opportunities available in the logistics sector despite its importance to trade, agriculture, and national development. He highlighted the sector's potential to generate trillions of naira in revenue and create millions of jobs, emphasizing that the combined logistics and transportation industries could be larger than Nigeria’s crude oil industry.

Emeje called for improved infrastructure, mechanization of agriculture, and the adoption of smart logistics to enhance agricultural production and job creation.

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