•Urges operators of factories abroad to consider local manufacturing
By Yinka Kolawole
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has said traders operating within the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex corridor contribute billions of naira to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), describing the axis as one of the most vibrant commercial hubs in West Africa.
Oduwole made the remarks during a visit to the complex in Lagos yesterday, where she also urged Nigerians operating factories overseas to consider relocating their manufacturing activities to Nigeria in order to create jobs and strengthen local production.
According to the minister, the scale of commercial activities taking place within the Trade Fair corridor is evident even without relying on official statistics.
“I may not need to track the figures in statistics to understand the level of activity here. I have seen it with my own eyes just by riding around this corridor.
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