The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced that the newly built Export Packaging and Processing Centre in Lagos will increase Nigeria's export numbers and address challenges related to perishable exports. The facility will improve shelf-life, temperature control, packaging, handling, and regulatory compliance. The Minister emphasized the importance of the export business for economic growth and development.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development , Festus Keyamo, SAN, over the weekend, said the multi billion naira Export Packaging and Processing Centre , built by the Nigeria n Aviation Handling Company PLC (NAHCO) in Lagos , would increase Nigeria export numbers and also mitigate challenges against perishable exports in the country.
Speaking at the commissioning of the Export Processing and Packaging centre in Lagos, Keyamo stated that issues around the shelf-life of crops, temperature control, packaging, handling and regulatory compliance is now a thing of the past. Keyamo who was represented by the Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said the facility would impact positively on the nation’s balance of payment position and strengthen the Naira. He said, “Nigeria currently stands at a crucial juncture, as the export business offers immense opportunities for economic growth and development. This is why I am most excited that this facility’s opening for busines
Minister Aviation Aerospace Development Export Packaging Processing Centre Nigeria Lagos Challenges Perishable Shelf-Life Temperature Control Packaging Handling Regulatory Compliance Economic Growth Development
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