Niger State Governor bans export of unprocessed shea nuts, aiming to add value and increase revenue generation in efforts to support women entrepreneurs.
Bello stated this, at the weekend, during a three-day leadership retreat organised by Nigeria Association of Women Entrepreneurs in Minna, the state capital.
He said: “We took decision at the state executive council meeting to add value to the product”‘ he said. Bello also assured NAWE of his continued support, saying: “I will brief the incoming governor on your activities and also arrange an interface between him and executives of the association.” Earlier, in her remarks, National President of the association, Vera Ndanusa, described the governor as “a man of his word and full of passion” who has been supportive of the association.
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