Nigerian Government Inaugurates OGFZA Board to Drive Double-Digit Economic Growth by 2030

The Federal Government of Nigeria inaugurated the OGFZA board in Abuja, chaired by Lydia Kalat Musa. The board members, including Ikechukwu Onyemekara, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, and others, are tasked with driving economic growth to double digits by 2030.

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, emphasized the importance of the board's role in delivering tangible outcomes, attracting investments, and creating jobs. The board's mandate includes licensing, regulation, infrastructure coordination, and resolving labor and commercial disputes within economic zones.

Challenges such as infrastructure deficits and security concerns were acknowledged, with a focus on addressing them systematically. Senator John Owan Enoh commended the board's commitment to transforming Nigeria's industrial sector, highlighting its critical role in the nation's economic development.