Dike Onwuamaeze The federal government has said that the launching of the Export Skill Acquisition Centre (ESAC) and Fashion Innovative Hub for Women and Youths is an important milestone in Nigeria’s economic growth, empowerment, and sustainable development journey. The federal government, which launched the ESAC last week in Apapa, Lagos State, said that the establishment of the centre is driven by its commitment to addressing some of the fundamental challenges that have hindered our export growth and economic diversification. The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NEPC, Mrs.
Nonye Ayeni, in her welcome address, said that the launching of the ESAC “is sequel to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NEPC and LeLook Bags Academy, which is aimed at providing hands-on training in bag-making and other accessories for women, youth and people living with disabilities. “This collaborative effort will further enhance the quality and standards of products that will be exported to the global market.” Ayeni assured the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment that the NEPC, under its “Double Your Exports” campaign, would deploy everything necessary to facilitate the training of youths and the subsequent export of products from the LeLook factory.
She said: “Beyond this, however, I am of the firm belief that the ESAC will boost non-oil exports by increasing the export of value-added products from Nigeria thereby creating jobs and inspiring Niger.