Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejoiced with the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, on his election to the Board of World Free Zone Organisation (WFZO), a significant achievement that makes the country proud.
As contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Thursday while Tinubu noted that Ogunyemi’s election to the board of the international body is a testament to ongoing reforms which are set to reposition economy, bringing about a brighter future for all Nigerians.
The President commended the Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA for his bold initiatives in making the institution globally competitive and creating more export platforms by opening up more investment opportunities.
Tinubu who believed Ogunyemi’s election further validates the Renewed Hope Agenda reforms, which he said focused on long-term and sustainable growth, by attracting foreign direct investment into the real sector.
The President urged NEPZA Boss to seize the moment of his elevation to burnish the country’s image, showcase the Renewed Hope Agenda on the global stage, and integrate the Nigerian economy into the highly rewarding global economic ecosystem.