Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has identified Nigeria’s North Central region as a potential hub for the country’s non-oil export expansion, citing its vast mineral resources and strong agricultural base.
Akume stated this in Jos while commissioning the newly built 250-seater Senator George Akume Conference Centre at the North Central Zonal Office of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC).
He noted that with improved logistics and transport infrastructure, the region could play a leading role in driving Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda.
“With improved logistics infrastructure, this region can become a key driver of Nigeria’s diversification agenda,” he said.
Commending the Nigerian Shippers’ Council and the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for their efforts in strengthening the logistics and maritime sector, Akume described the new conference centre as a “statement of vision and commitment.”
“This edifice is not just a building; it is a testament to commitment and a reflection of the renewed energy driving Nigeria’s port and logistics system under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the SGF added.
Akume emphasised that sustainable economic progress depends on solid infrastructure, describing efficient ports, roads, and railways as “the arteries through which the lifeblood of commerce flows.”
He further disclosed that the federal government, under the Renewed Hope Agenda, is investing heavily in critical transport and trade infrastructure across the country to enhance connectivity and competitiveness.
