Economic expert and former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint a National Export Adviser to drive Nigeria’s non-oil export growth and enhance foreign exchange earnings. She emphasized that such a role is critical in diversifying the country’s economy and reducing its heavy reliance on crude oil revenues.
Adeosun highlighted the challenges facing Nigeria’s export sector, including poor infrastructure, inconsistent policies, and limited access to global markets. She argued that having a dedicated adviser would help formulate and implement strategic policies to boost exports, attract foreign investment, and improve Nigeria’s trade balance.
According to her, key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and solid minerals have immense export potential but require structured policies and incentives to thrive. She also stressed the importance of streamlining export processes, reducing bottlenecks at ports, and providing financial support to businesses looking to expand into international markets.
Industry stakeholders have echoed her call, stating that a focused approach to non-oil exports could help stabilize the naira, create jobs, and enhance Nigeria’s global trade competitiveness. With economic diversification being a key agenda of the Tinubu administration, the proposal for a National Export Adviser is gaining attention as a possible step toward long-term economic stability.
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