President Tinubu Congratulates NEPZA Boss On Election Into WFZO Board

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated  the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, on his election into Board of World Free Zone Organisation (WFZO).

He described his election as a “significant achievement that makes us all proud”, according to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Thursday.

The President noted that Ogunyemi’s election to the board of the international body is a testament to the ongoing reforms. “These reforms are set to reposition the economy, bringing about a brighter future for all Nigerians”, he added.

Further, President Tinubu commended the Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA for his bold initiatives in making the institution globally competitive and creating more export platforms by opening up more investment opportunities.

He expressed  believes that Ogunyemi’s election further validates the Renewed Hope Agenda reforms, which are focused on long-term and sustainable growth, by attracting foreign direct investment into the real sector.

He urged the NEPZA boss to seize the moment of his elevation to burnish the country’s image, showcase the Renewed Hope Agenda on the global stage, and integrate the Nigerian economy into the highly rewarding global economic ecosystem.