President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director of the Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, on his election to the Board of the World Free Zone Organisation (WFZO). 

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Ogunyemi’s bold initiatives in making NEPZA globally competitive, creating more export platforms, and opening up investment opportunities. 

Tinubu noted that Ogunyemi’s election validates the Renewed Hope Agenda reforms, focused on long-term and sustainable growth through foreign direct investment in the real sector.

He urged Ogunyemi to leverage his new position to promote Nigeria’s image, showcase the Renewed Hope Agenda globally, and integrate the Nigerian economy into the global economic ecosystem.

“President Bola Tinubu rejoices with the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, on his election to the Board of World Free Zone Organisation (WFZO), a significant achievement that makes us all proud.

“The President notes that Ogunyemi’s election to the board of the international body is a testament to the ongoing reforms. These reforms are set to reposition the economy, bringing about a brighter future for all Nigerians.

“President Tinubu commends the Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA for his bold initiatives in making the institution globally competitive and creating more export platforms by opening up more investment opportunities.

“President Tinubu believes Ogunyemi’s election further validates the Renewed Hope Agenda reforms, which are focused on long-term and sustainable growth, by attracting foreign direct investment into the real sector.

“The President urges him to seize the moment of his elevation to burnish the country’s image, showcase the Renewed Hope Agenda on the global stage, and integrate the Nigerian economy into the highly rewarding global economic ecosystem,” the statement reads.