According to her, SMEs account for 96 per cent of businesses, and women make up 40 per cent of the sector.
Ms Ayeni said the project formed part of the state’s agricultural export and commercial strategy.
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council, on Tuesday, organised a one-day training workshop on modern internet marketing strategies for Imo exporters.
He urged beneficiaries to put the skills into practice so as to improve their production.
She expressed concern over the level of exploitation being faced by sesame farmers.
Ms Ayeni said that the figure showed an increase in exported products as against the same period in 2024.
She commended cashew farmers in the state for their resilient efforts in spite of challenges.
She said that the NEPC was committed to ensuring conformity to quality and standards.
NEPC advised the benefiting communities to register their cluster farming groups with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) on Thursday described the continuous spending of $480 million on importing three tonnes of rice annually as unacceptable
