NIGERIAN EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is the Federal Government of Nigeria’s apex institution for the promotion, development and diversification of exports. NEPC has over the years worked to achieve its mandate by:
- coordinating and harmonising export development and promotion activities in the country
- taking the lead in all national export programs
- interfacing with international trade agencies on cooperation and capacity building
NEPCs Executive Director / CEO leads a Senior Management Team of Directors and Heads of Departments. Together they provide strategic programmes and operational direction to a staff stregnth of about 580 people. The Council has its headquarters in Abuja. To ensure national coverage, NEPC operates via one regional office in each of the six geo-political zones. These regional offices supervise Export Assistance Centers and Smart Offices in 26 states.
Vision
To make the world a market place for Nigerian non-oil products.
Mission
To spearhead the diversification of the Nigerian economy by expanding and increasing non-oil exports for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Strategy
Diversify the productive base of the Nigerian economy away from oil and foster market-oriented, private sector-driven economy through market oriented export products development.
Registration for exporters
Via the e-registration platform of NEPC, everyone in Nigeria (after meeting some requirements) can register as an exporter. You can also assess your export readiness at NEPC…
Providing market information
NEPC provides general market information reports and product profiles
Export trainings and seminars
NEPC offers two specific training programmes: Zero to Export training & Export Clinic as well as seminars and export support programmes
Matching Nigerian exporters with potential buyers
NEPC offers match-making services to exporters
Advisory and coaching
NEPC offers advisory services on product development, market information, one-on-one coaching and much more
Administration of export incentives
NEPC facilitates two export incentives: Export Development Fund and Export Expansion Grant…
Support in trade promotion services
NEPC offer support services for both collective trade fairs and buyer-seller missions.
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
NEPC collaborates with strategic partners, both national and international.
- United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
- Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI)
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- International Trade Center (ITC)
- World Trade Organisation (WTO)
- Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI)
- Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)
- Central Bank of Nigeira (CBN)
- National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
- Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
- Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)
- Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)
- Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
- Nigerianl Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines &Agriculture (NACCIMA)
- Cocoa Association of Nigeria (CANCOCOA)
- United Parcel Service (UPS)
