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Nigeria has so much business potential – Crown Flour MD

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5 years ago

May 4, 2019

Nigeria has so much business potential – Crown Flour MD

The Managing Director, Crown Flour Mills Limited Mr. Anurag Shukla, has revealed that there is enough business potential in Nigeria to put food on the table of its citizens.

Shukla said this at the 2019 Customer’s Forum and Gala Night organised by Crown flour Mills Ltd in Abuja on Friday.

“Investors should not be afraid to invest in Nigeria as this is where the action is with about 200 million people. There is just so much business potential, really’’, he said.

He said the company’s proposed acquisition of Dangote Flour will double the production of Crown Flour Mills and allow them offer a wider range of products to their customers.

“We are going to provide all the support to ensure that our customers grow, as our production is increasing, we expect that the incomes of our customers would continue to grow also.

“Today is to celebrate and appreciate our customers, to discuss with each other, listen to their challenges and look for solutions to the problems.

“It is also an opportunity to also tell them about some of the new things happening in the company’’.

He said that in Nigeria Flour is one business that is capable of providing yearly maximum employment through its value chain.

“We produce for Nigerians and sell to Nigerians and our staff strength which ranges from our company workers to the our transporters who take our products to the sellers and the bakers and so on, the value chain is incredible’’.

Bolaji Anifowose, the Vice President, Commercial, Crown Flour Mills in his opening remarks appreciated the customers in attendance for their loyalty over the years.

“There is a need for us to support our dealers in different capacities, not just based on volumes like in previous years but also on loyalty’’.

He said that Crown Flour is a complete customer-centric compliance company and would therefore support their customers individually to ensure that they keep growing more than their competitors.

“We would be launching a loyalty club membership across regions very soon for our customers and will be giving out gifts that will enhance their business going forward’’.

Ishaq AbdulRaheem, a Customer and the Chairman, Abuja Chapter of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria described the marketing strategy of the company as excellent.

“They have a unique way of marketing which I love, they promote their products by inviting customers and potential customers and introduce them to their new products one on one.

“Their marketing strategy is excellent and people will buy their products because of their style of marketing.

AbdulRaheem said that Nigeria is now a productive society and no longer a solely importation or consuming country.

“We are no longer a consuming society, before we imported virtually everything we eat, almost 95 per cent of the rice we consume but today we produce more rice than we can even consume’’.

He however advised other companies and individuals to emulate Crown Flour Mills in their doggedness and in the sustainance of businesses and job creation.

“I read Mechanical Engineering but after graduation I couldn’t find any job so I gradually went into bakery and today I’m much the better for it, and I have employees that I pay,’’ he added.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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3 days ago

April 17, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has disclosed that the Federal Government is making efforts to harness the potentials of the digital economy in empowering the youth and creating sustainable jobs.

He made this disclosure in Abuja when he received the participants of the Senior Executive Course 46, 2024 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State who were on study tour to the Ministry.

Mr Olawande said over 50% of the population below the age of 30 have a significant demographic advantage in the digital age.

“Our youths are tech-savvy, innovative and eager to contribute to the country’s economic growth. However, they face numerous challenges including limited access to quality education, skills training and job opportunities.

The digital economy offers a unique opportunity for Nigeria to leapfrog traditional development challenges. With the rise of e-commerce, digital payments and remote work”. “Our youths can assess global markets, skills training and job opportunities like never before,” he added.

According to the Minister, challenges hindering the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria must be addressed.
He explained that to overcome the challenges, the Ministry has implemented initiatives such as digital skills training programs for youths, focusing on areas like software development, data analytics and digital marketing especially in the NYSC.

This, he disclosed is alongside partnering with Galaxy Back Bone to improve infrastructure, Internet connectivity and alternative electricity supply as well as funding opportunities such as grants, loans and venture capital for startups of small businesses with launching of the National Youth Investment Fund.

The Honourable Minister who hinted that the Ministry’ s goal is to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth stated: ” We recognise that sustainable job creation is critical to Nigeria ‘s economic growth and stability”

”I urge you all to join us in this journey to harness the potential of the digital economy for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in Nigeria.”, he added.

Mr Olawande further said that the opportunities and challenges underscore the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to harness the potential of the digital economy for sustainable development.

The Minister who observed that there is a gap between the Government and the young people expressed his heartfelt desire for the Youths of the nation to feel the Government. He opined that the country has the most intelligent youths in the world.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation from NIPSS, Barrister Nima Salman Mann, mni said they are in the Ministry to research, proffer solutions, recommendations and strategies to help Government chart its course for the the year, with the theme : ‘Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities’.

.She also added that Ministry of Youth Development is very germane to this year’s theme .” We are with the Ministry of Youth to listen to what you are doing to help the youth, how you are doing it, strategic plans and way forward as well as how we can use the digital economy to chart the goal for sustainable job creation,” she concluded.

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