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About 92 per cent of goods exported from Nigeria to the United Kingdom is said to now attract zero tariff, a move believed to be designed to deliver long-term benefits to local producers and exporters from Nigeria by the UK.
Jasmine Dire, head of Development Country Trading Scheme in Nigeria, stated this, Wednesday during a one-day roadshow organised by Propcom+, in partnership with Kano State Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Trade.
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Speaking during a presentation titled “Introduction to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme,” the Head of DCTS revealed that Nigeria is among 65 countries prioritized under the scheme because of its strong export potential.
Dirie noted that under the DCTS, 92% of goods exported from Nigeria to the UK now enjoy zero tariffs—a move expected to deliver long-term benefits to local producers and exporters.
In his address, earlier, at the event, Adiya Ode, country director, Propcom+, said the initiative presents major opportunities for Nigerian exporters, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Ode explained that northern Nigeria’s vast agricultural resources could drive export growth, noting that the region produces crops with significant international market value.
“Agriculture remains central to inclusive growth, job creation, and economic transformation. Nigerians have been urged to take full advantage of the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which offers zero or reduced tariffs on thousands of Nigerian products in a bid to boost exports and enhance the country’s global competitiveness”, he stated.
Also speaking at the occasion, Rabi`u Ahmad, National Vice President, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), described the roadshow as “timely and impactful,” adding that it provided valuable insights into why Nigeria has not fully tapped existing trade opportunities with the UK.
“Kano remains the commercial hub of sub-Saharan Africa,” Ahmad said, calling for sustained collaboration to unlock the state’s export potential, he stated.
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The one-day event attracted a large turnout of exporters and trade officials and featured interactive sessions with agencies including NAFDAC, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and NEXIM Bank.
