Manufacturers Urged to Maximise Opportunities in Nigeria

As manufacturing businesses in Nigeria contend with various economic, political and social uncertainties, the British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Hon. John Howell, has urged them to stay the course and maximise the scale of the opportunities that abound in the country.

Howell, who made the call during a courtesy visit to Guinness Nigeria Plc’s Ogba brewery, Ikeja, Lagos said the visit bolsters Guinness’s position as a preeminent Nigerian company with roots in the United Kingdom, demonstrates a firm belief in the Nigerian business by the British government.

Speaking after his four-day tour of the country, Howell, noted: “I have been very impressed with the energy that I have seen in this country, particularly in and around Lagos. The way forward is to channel these creative energies in a positive way for the benefit of the country. I have also been impressed by the size of the opportunities and the scale of the ambitions here, they are very absolutely fantastic.”

The British trade envoy commended Guinness Nigeria for being an exemplar of possibilities and driving an innovative culture in the Nigerian business environment.

“The experience that I have had during my tour of the facilities at Guinness Nigeria and listening to the presentation by its key management has shown me how things can be done efficiently.