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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 20—Vanguard, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016 , We need to have processing plants to be able to dry ginger rather than spreading it by the roadside which is not healthy , BUSINESS Ginger growers seek assistance on export processing THE President of Ginger Growers and Marketers Association of Nigeria, Dr. Florence Edwards, has said that the greatest challenge restraining the association from exporting is the lack of processing plants to make the product meet international standards. She disclosed this in Abuja, pointing out that the only processing plant in Kaduna State was not functional. “We need to have processing plants to be able to dry ginger rather than spreading it by the roadside which is not healthy. When ginger is dried by the roadside, lots of dust and dirty things go into it which makes it not to meet international standards,’’ she said. Edwards said ginger could be cultivated anywhere in the country against the belief that it could only grow in the North. She said the association was carrying out demonstration farming of ginger in all states in the southern part of the country to create awareness that it could grow in all parts of Nigeria. She said that the association had planted ginger in Okada in Edo State and the production was great. “We are trying to encourage ginger farmers to go into commercial farming not just farming for personal use,” she said. Major producer The Ginger Growers president said that Nigeria is the third largest ginger producing country in the world after China and India but stressed that Nigeria had the spiciest ginger in the world. She said the association had put in place strategies to create awareness on the benefits of ginger, including its use in medicine and food. She said ginger could be used to relieve digestive problems, such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain. Edwards said ginger root or underground stem could be consumed fresh, processed in powder form, dried or prepared as a spice in oil or juice form. She said the association would need funds to encourage the youth to farm ginger because seeds, fertilizer, and tools would be provided for them. She added that the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) had done a lot for the association, especially on how to improve ginger exportation. In 2013, with a global production of 2.1 m i l l i o n t o n n e s o f ginger, India accounted for 33 percent, followed by China (19 percent), Nepal, Indonesia, and Nigeria (7.6 percent). Ginger produces a hot, fragrant kitchen spice. Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a very mild taste. They are often pickled in vinegar or sherry as a snack or cooked as an ingredient in many dishes. They can be steeped in boiling water to make ginger tisane, to which honey is often added; sliced orange or lemon fruit may be added. Ginger can be made into candy, or ginger wine, which has been made commercially since 1740. Fresh ginger may be peeled before eating. For longer-term storage, the ginger can be placed in a plastic bag and refrigerated or frozen. How entrepreneurs can start export business By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report EXPORTING is not a casual business. Venturing into an export campaign requires energy and determination and the intention of persevering in it. A businessman usually cannot or will not turn into a successful exporter within weeks or even months. It will probably take much longer. But the time and care taken to select the right product and the right place or places for an initial export venture can minimise the risk and make ultimate success quicker and more certain. Exporting begins with a state of mind that a firm’s management must share. The management must believe in the importance of exporting, and must realise that it is wise and will be profitable to diversify its markets. To start with, it must ensure that export orders always receive the same attention as domestic orders; that money is set aside for research into markets, travel, EXPORT FACILITATORS: THE Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is one of the institutions in Nigeria that help exporters. NEPC was established primarily with the mandate of boosting Nigeria’s non-oil exports and reducing trade deficits. It was established through the promulgation of the Nigerian Export Promotion Decree No. 26 of 1976 and formally inaugurated in March, 1977. The Act was amended by Decree No.72 of 1979 and further amended by the Nigerian Export Promotion Decree No. 41 of 1988 and complimented by the Export (Incentives and Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 18 of 1986. Furthermore, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council Amendment Decree No.64 of 1992 was promulgated to enhance the performance of the Council by minimising bureaucratic bottlenecks and increasing autonomy in dealing with members of the organised private sector. The statutory roles of NEPC are: To promote the development and diversification of Nigerian’s export trade; to assist in promoting the development and promotion; that knowledge about foreign markets is systematically acquired and kept up-to-date. Many entrepreneurs jump into export business without weighing the pros and cons and rather than laughing their way to the bank, it turns into a nightmare experience. So how do you know if your venture is ready to enter the export market? Know the market: The export market in Nigeria is so com-plex that you will fail if you take a plunge of export related industries in Nigeria; to spearhead the creation of appropriate export incentives and; to actively articulate and promote the implementation of export policies and programs of the Nigerian government. Segun Awolowo, Executive Director/CEO, NEPC, said since its inception, the Council has made significant strides into the world market to claim a continuously growing portion of market share in several sectors; ranging from manufacturing, semiprocessed, commodities, handicraft, horticulture, garments and textiles, aquaculture and sea products, wood and wood products, leather and leather products, solid minerals, services, among others. Activities: The core activities of NEPC are: Trade Information Service; Products and Market Development; Administration of export and incentives; Human Resources Training and Development on Exports and; Coordination and co-operation with multilateral Institution such as International Trade Center (ITC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Bank, etc. without having enough knowledge and experience about it. So, before starting out, you need to take your time to learn vital details about the export business such as licensing requirements, port procedures, product sourcing, working with foreign agents and distributors, locating profitable foreign markets, and so on. In Nigeria, you will find many e- books on how to become a successful exporter. Ironically, most of these e-books are written by SUMMIT: From left, Mr. Meka Olowola, Chairman, Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES); Mr. Ndiana Matthew, Founder, YES; Mr. Kennedy Okonkwo, GMD/ CEO, Nedcom Oaks and Mr. Ubong King, GMD/CEO, Protection Plus Service Ltd, at the 2016 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit, in Lagos. PHOTO: AKEEM SALAU. Nigerian Export Promotion Council Other activities of the Council include: Working closely with foreign missions in Nigeria which has resulted in getting training programmes and sponsorship of the staff of the Council; market research/survey to establish demand and protocol; receiving and responding to trade enquiries; follow up on orders generated by exporters through the Council during Trade Fairs or missions; market adaptation through product development and; registration of Nigerian exporters. Others are: Collection and dissemination of information on products and market available for export; provision of market entry support services; administration of export incentives; organising and planning the participation of Nigeria in international trade fairs and exhibitions in other countries;planning and organising outward trade missions; dissemination of both domestic and international commodities prices and; Publication and servicing of trade enquiries and opportunities from within and abroad.
Vanguard, THURSDAY, JULY14, 2016 — 21 & YOU , It is not enough to have a vision. We need to have processes and structures in place that will help us achieve the vision , people who are not exporters themselves. You need to be wary of these. The best way to learn about the export business is to contact a seasoned exporter with years of experience in the business and ask him/her to teach you all you need to know before starting your own business. Practical teaching in a face-to-face setting is best. Identify products to sell: In Nigeria, there are many commodities and resources that can fetch you huge profits in the international market. But you will fail woefully if you try to sell too many items at once. So, you should focus on only one product from the start. As you gain more experience, you can expand your scope to include other products. Start with products that you can easily make available in the The best way to learn about the export business is to contact a seasoned exporter with years of experience in the business required quantity whenever there is demand for it. Cassava, cashew nuts, bitter kola, cocoa, charcoal, and kola nuts are very good examples of products to start with. Product sourcing: After deciding which product you would like to export, you need to decide how you will source the product. Basically, you have two options: you can either produce the product yourself or buy from manufacturers or producers in wholesale quantities. For a start, buying from someone else is the easier and cheaper option, as you might not be able to afford the cost of setting up and maintaining a production point. If you are going for this option, then you need to find suppliers or producers of the product. Register your business: Legalising your business is one of the most important steps towards starting any business in Nigeria and the export business is no exception. You must register your export business with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Aside giving you the legal permission to operate your export business, registering your business will boost your credibility. Before doing business with you, most foreign distributors will try to establish your credibility by requesting a Certificate of Incorporation and other documents showing that your business has been legally registered in Nigeria. Find your buyers: With the internet, export business has become easier than ever. You can find buyers for your products and seal trade deals right from the comfort of your room without necessarily holding a face-to-face meeting with the buyers. All you need to do is join trade websites, become an active member, and start sealing trade deals with interested buyers. Exhibit your products: Trade fairs and missions provide great opportunities for exporters to showcase their products. As your export business grows, you will need to attend more of these events to create awareness about your export products. You have bright chances of meeting with potential buyers and sealing additional lucrative trade deals. Challenges: As a beginner in the trade, some of the initial challenges one can encounter are: Lack of product and market information; Logistics management of export trade; Non-conversance with export procedures and documentation; Lack of access to funds to start export business; and Lack of export culture. Other requirements To start exporting, individuals, companies/cooperatives should seek further understanding on the following subjects: Registration with NEPC as an exporter; Export Quotation; Product sourcing; Market knowledge; Funds sourcing; Making an export offer; Payment methods and; Export documentations. Other information required are: Preshipment inspection of exports (NESS); INCOTERMS 2010 and; ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme. Financing your export : One major factor that stops most aspiring exporters in Nigeria from kickstarting their export business is funding. When you are sourcing funds for your export business, do not overlook any possible source. Approach members of your family as well as your friends who you think can afford to lend or give you all or some of the money you need. The advantage of seeking startup funds from your close ones is that there is little or no protocol or formality involved. Trust won’t be an issue, since they have known you for years. Angel investors are wealthy individuals and serial entrepreneurs who are willing to invest in business opportunities with huge profit potential. In return they will take a share of your business. Whose role is it to run an organisation's vision? “Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.”…Dietrich Bonhoeffer IT is a big risk when the leaders are the only people that understand the vision of an organisation. There is yet a bigger risk when they chose to run with the vision alone. Developing the vision is the first step; the second and most important step is running with the vision. Two pertinent questions to ask are: who owns the vision of an organisation, and who runs with the vision? The CEO (with the board or senior management) is expected to develop the vision of any organisation. The vision helps them to know where they are going to, and what their end state results will look like. That does not mean that the CEO or senior management owns the vision. As soon as any vision is being developed, it ceases to be the CEO’s “property”. Everyone in the organisation now owns the vision. Core strategies Running with the vision is akin to implementing Leaders are to lead and navigate change in a way that will yield sustainable results core strategies that will help organisations achieve their end state. The CEO’s job is not to implement the core strategies, his primary roles are planning and change. Employees implement the change, in other words they run with the vision. I am disturbed. Why is it that in most organisations, only the senior management sees the organisational “big picture”? These people constitute about 20-30 percent in population. What happens to the other 70 percent who are middle officers? These groups of people in one way or the other are expected to run with the vision. Can you see why I am disturbed? Why is it easier for senior management to see the big picture? The answer is because they have been taken to a “helicopter ride” and from 5000 feet above the ground level they were able to see the big picture. The CEO must ensure that everyone in the organisation sees and knows where the organisation is going to – this is a critical task. Whenever I am teaching Strategic Thinking to organisations, I always include a slide titled “Danger”. Why danger? Yes, there is a big danger when the CEO or Senior Management thinks that his/her idea is the best and only idea. Nobody has the monopoly of best ideas. BY ‘UJU ONWUZULIKE When the ideas of some group of people (younger officers) are disregarded and slighted, it negates the true fact that “people support what they help create”. When this happens, the people involved might not work with their minds and hearts the way they ought to. Points to ponder: For a CEO to achieve the organisation’s vision, everyone in the organisation must begin to see the “big picture”. Mildly speaking, some employees do not know what their vision statement is. They also do not know what their core values are, so what guides them and what have they been doing? Leaders and Managers must avoid “DAD” syndrome when running the affairs of the entire organisation.(“DAD” stands for: Deciding – Announcing – Defending). They should rather enforce “Parallel Involvement Process”- where the views of employees are valued. Being a leader does not confer on us the right to use veto powers on subordinates. Remember people support what they help create. Final Note: It is not enough to have a vision. We need to have processes and structures in place that will help us achieve the vision. Remember structures influence behavior. The roles of leaders are to lead and navigate change in a way that will yield sustainable results. These results are achieved collectively. Senior management and the collective workforce should not focus on their personal goals but rather on the goals of the organisation. It is much easier to achieve one’s personal goal(s) after helping the organisation achieve its goal first. For your views or perspectives: Email: uju.onwuzulike@mclgroup.net Mobile: 09091142093 C M YK
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