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Jonathan kicks off Diaspora Export Programme

By on September 12, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan has kicked off the implementation of the Diaspora Export Programme, designed to improve trade between Nigeria and other countries of the world in favour of Nigeria.

The President said the programme, which was laid down by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, would encourage the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises owned by Nigerians at home and abroad.

President Jonathan, who made the disclosure during a meeting with the Nigerian community in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday, said the two countries are putting mechanisms in place to establish the Nigeria-Kenya Trade and Investment Council, expected to double trade between them within two years.

Already, President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has approved the issuance of five- to 10-year visas to genuine Nigerian businessmen without restriction. He announced the approval while closing the Nigeria-kenya Business Forum on Friday.

He said, “One of my highest priorities as President of Kenya is to break various barriers against investment and trade among African nations. There is absolutely no reason why Africa should submit to poverty amidst so many opportunities.

 

 

 

[Daily Independent]