Mohammed Idris says Tinubu’s suspension of raw shea exports will unlock rural economic potential and position Nigeria as global leader.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of raw shea exports is a strategic move to make Nigeria a global leader in the shea industry.
Speaking in Minna at the ICAN Northern Zonal Conference, Idris, represented by VON Director General Mallam Jibrin Ndace, said: “President Tinubu’s temporary suspension of raw shea exports is not a mere policy experiment but a bold measure aimed at unlocking the full potential of our rural economy.
By insisting that more of our shea be processed locally, the President is ensuring that Nigeria does not remain a supplier of raw materials but becomes a global leader in high-value shea products.”
He said the policy would boost local investment, create jobs for youth and women, and increase foreign exchange earnings.
Idris also reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to accountability and infrastructure development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.