The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is the Federal Government of Nigeria’s apex institution for the promotion, development and diversification of exports. NEPC has over the years worked to achieve its mandate by:
- coordinating and harmonising export development and promotion activities in the country
- taking the lead in all national export programs
- interfacing with international trade agencies on cooperation and capacity building
NEPCs Executive Director / CEO leads a Senior Management Team of Directors and Heads of Departments. Together they provide strategic programmes and operational direction to a staff strength of about 580 people. The Council has its headquarters in Abuja. To ensure national coverage, NEPC operates via one regional office in each of the six geo-political zones. These regional offices supervise Export Assistance Centres and Smart Offices in 26 states.
Our vision: To make the world a market place for Nigerian non-oil products.
Our mission: To spearhead the diversification of the Nigerian economy by expanding and increasing non-oil exports for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Our strategy: Diversify the productive base of the Nigerian economy away from oil and foster market-oriented, private sector-driven economy through market oriented export products development.
Our services
Find out everything about the numerous services that NEPC offers to all registered Nigerian exporters here. Check the overview and click on the different services to learn more details about what you can expect from us!
- Registration for exporters
Via the e-registration platform of NEPC, everyone in Nigeria (after meeting some requirements) can register as an exporter. You can also assess your export readiness at NEPC…
- Providing market information
NEPC provides general market information reports and product profiles.
- Export trainings and seminars
NEPC offers two specific training programmes: Zero to Export training & Export Clinic as well as seminars and export support programmes
- Matching Nigerian exporters with potential buyers
NEPC offers match-making services to exporters
- Advisory and coaching
- NEPC offers advisory services on product development, market information, one-on-one coaching and much more.
- Administration of export incentives
NEPC facilitates two export incentives: Export Development Fund and Export Expansion Grant…
- Support in trade promotion services
NEPC offer support services for both collective trade fairs and buyer-seller missions.
- Support for women in exports
One of the important aspects of NEPC interventions for women owned businesses is the presence of a desk officer for women in every regional office.
For more info, visit www.nepc.gov.ng
