The minister said the emergence of digital trade platforms had helped break down traditional barriers, facilitate cross-border transactions, and drive export inclusiveness.
She urged more financial institutions to leverage the opportunities in the non-oil export sector.
Ms Ayeni said Nigeria is one of the largest producers of cowpea globally.
“All we ever ask is that they be given the opportunity for growth through holistic support.”
Mr Sanni made the commendation when he received Ms Thomas in his office in Ilorin on Friday.
Mr Yakusak said that increasing the country’s export capacity necessitated the NEPC to organise the conference on non-oil exports.
The collaboration among stakeholders from the federal and state levels is to checkmate the activities of quacks and illegal miners.
NEPC says the UK’s recently launched Developing Countries Trade Scheme (DCTS) would support sustainable economic growth for Nigeria’s non-oil export.
It was reported that Nigerian products were exported to 122 countries with Brazil recording the highest import value of 12.27 per cent.
The mapping exercise is part of NEPC’s national strategic products for sustainable export.
