By Jennete Ugo Anya
The Export Readiness & Market Access Excel Program, organized by the Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank in partnership with GIZ, is currently underway, driving Nigeria’s export growth agenda through MSME capacity building.
The session opened with welcome remarks from Mr. Akinwande Pearse, representing GIZ, followed by Mr. Folarin Tamiyu, Head of NEXIM Bank’s Akure Regional Office, who delivered the opening address on behalf of the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NEXIM Bank.
Goodwill messages from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and EdoJobs highlighted strong stakeholder commitment to strengthening MSME competitiveness and export readiness.
The program – designed to provide a digitally enabled platform for identifying, onboarding, and supporting export-ready MSME clusters across Nigeria – continued in Benin City, Edo State, marking the final edition of its four-week rollout across selected states.
Highlights of the session included a presentation by NEPC on ‘Enhancing Export Readiness & Market Access for SMEs’, followed by a session on NEXIM Bank’s Export Finance Offerings, delivered by Mr. Mohammed Z. Awami, Head, Specialized Business.
The event concluded with the NEXA SME Onboarding and Support Session, aimed at strengthening MSME capacity to access global markets through NEXIM Bank’s digital export support framework.
In a statement, NEXIM Bank appreciated all partners, facilitators, and MSMEs who participated across Abuja, Plateau, Lagos, and Edo States, reaffirming its commitment to empowering Nigerian businesses for export growth and international competitiveness.
