NACCIMA advocates digitisation to improve margins

…celebrates 60th anniversary

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in commemoration of its 60th anniversary has called on its members to incorporate technology and digitisation in carrying out their businesses in line with global standards and to improve margins.

Speaking to journalists at a media briefing on in Lagos, Saratu Iya Aliyu, national president, NACCIMA, said it is necessary for business owners to integrate technological and digital devices in their business operations, adding that the new normal enforced by the outbreak of the Coronavirus ( COVID- 19) pandemic has made technology critical for boosting businesses locally and globally.

“As we mark 60 years of the existence of our association and prepare for the Future of Business, we are already repositioning our association to continue to play its advocacy role as the Voice of Nigerian Business in the new digitalised economy, which is part of the new normal,” she said.

“We are continuously reflecting and already adopting strategies to navigate our new and emerging economy. We will also continue to work in an innovative manner to capacitate and reposition chamber members across the nation,” she further said.

She disclosed that membership of the association has grown from six to 51 with over thirty thousand corporate bodies. She further noted that direct or indirect membership holds a significant position in the country’s economic history especially with the growth and development of the Nigerian private sector, stressing that the actions and advancement of its members would spur development in the economy.

Nabil Saleh, chairman, NACCIMA@60 committee, said that in celebrating the association, its executives have rolled out various initiatives for the benefit of its members. Saleh said this would promote the growth and competitiveness of the private enterprise.

Saleh further said that due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the anniversary celebration themed ‘ the future of business’ is being broken down into phases, extending into 2021, with its conference and awards ceremony scheduled to hold in February 2021 during the 1st Quarter Council meeting in Abuja.