FG urged to harness logistics for non-oil export growth
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Tue, 3 Nov 2026, 23:07
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The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise the development of Nigeria’s logistics industry to strengthen non-oil exports, unlock the country’s agricultural potential and create millions of jobs. Registrar, Courier and Logistics Management Institute, Mr Kayode Jacobs; Business Development Partner, CLMI, Mrs Ndidi Nduka; Executive Chairman, CLMI, Distinguished Professor Simon Emeje; and Vice Chairman, CLMI, Dr Chizomam Emeje.
Context & Background
✦He said the logistics industry had the capacity to generate trillions of naira in revenue and create millions of jobs if properly developed.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Thursday:The call was made on Thursday by the Founder and Chairman of the Chartered Logistics and Management Institute, Professor Simon Emeje, who argued that Nigeria was overlooking the economic opportunities available in the logistics sector despite its importance to trade, agriculture and national development.2026:Emeje spoke at a pre-event press briefing ahead of the CLMI 2026 International Conference and Investiture, scheduled to be held on November 26 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.
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Key Takeaways
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✦The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise the development of Nigeria’s logistics industry to strengthen non-oil exports, unlock the country’s agricultural potential and create millions of jobs.
✦Registrar, Courier and Logistics Management Institute, Mr Kayode Jacobs; Business Development Partner, CLMI, Mrs Ndidi Nduka; Executive Chairman, CLMI, Distinguished Professor Simon Emeje; and Vice Chairman, CLMI, Dr Chizomam Emeje.
✦He said the logistics industry had the capacity to generate trillions of naira in revenue and create millions of jobs if properly developed.
Key Facts:Thursday: The call was made on Thursday by the Founder and Chairman of the Chartered Logistics and Management Institute, Professor Simon Emeje, who argued that Nigeria was overlooking the economic opportunities available in the logistics sector despite its importance to trade, agriculture and national development.2026: Emeje spoke at a pre-event press briefing ahead of the CLMI 2026 International Conference and Investiture, scheduled to be held on November 26 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.
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The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise Nigeria’s logistics industry to boost non-oil export growth, unlock agricultural potential and create j
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The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise the development of Nigeria’s logistics industry to strengthen non-oil exports, unlock the country’s agricultural potential and create millions of jobs.
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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Lagos State, Naira & Foreign Exchange Policy.
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The call was made on Thursday by the Founder and Chairman of the Chartered Logistics and Management Institute, Professor Simon Emeje, who argued that Nigeria was overlooking the economic opportunities available in the logistics sector despite its importance to trade, agriculture and national development.
