As the World Trade Organisation (W.T.O.) continues to work on the elimination of national tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, global markets have emerged as the most relevant playing field of all economic activities.

The projection of International Trade Center (ITC) is that by the end of 2017, the value of international trade and services between nations would be about $5.26 trillion per annum. The bulk of this growth is expected to come from developing countries of which Nigeria is one. The export of goods and services is therefore a major income earner for Nigeria, especially as the nation continues its integration into the global economy.

However, findings have revealed that Nigeria is lagging behind in non-oil export of goods and services, especially when compared to some other developing countries. As we are not rated among the rich countries, our oil notwithstanding.

Made-In-Aba Products Promotion Agency (MIAPPA) has therefore created appropriate programmes and strategies to effectively launch our locally manufactured products and services to the global markets and ensure our state and Nigeria’s meaningful participation to enhance benefits from the global economy.

The unfair and stiff global economic competition has seriously contributed to stifling local industries as foreign consumer goods flood