Women Entrepreneurs Urged to Enhance Export Competence

At the recent SheExport conference, women entrepreneurs in Nigeria were charged with the need for compliance and competence in the export sector. Oluchi Chibuzor highlighted the importance of understanding regulatory requirements for exporting products, noting that exporting from Nigeria involves different challenges compared to other countries.

Flora Mbeledeogu, CEO and Africa Brand Ambassador for SheExport, emphasized the necessity for entrepreneurs to obtain proper certifications, including those from the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service and HACCP, to ensure their products meet international consumption standards. Dr.

Queen Okpa, CEO of Women Agribusiness Trade Export, pointed out that improving logistics infrastructure is crucial for enabling Nigerian exports to break even in the competitive market. The conference aimed to equip women entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of the export landscape effectively.