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I am a seasoned natural resource economist and a university professor specializing in raw material markets and research commercialization. I have over three decades of experience, one-third of which was in marketing industrial chemicals. My expertise spans the economics of raw material and industrial chemical markets, focusing on supply chain dynamics, market demand analysis, pricing strategies, and effective commercialization techniques.
I am the DG & CEO of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Abuja - Nigeria.
Nigeria's vast wealth of natural resources, ranging from agricultural produce to solid minerals, remains an underutilized driver of economic growth....
Read moreDetailsNigeria is at a pivotal juncture in its quest for sustainable industrialization. Despite abundant natural resource endowment, it has historically...
Read moreDetailsNigeria's industrial sector has historically been a critical driver of economic growth and diversification, and the country's rich agricultural resources...
Read moreDetailsThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report shows that processed goods imports accounted for nearly 50% of total merchandised imports...
Read moreDetailsThe imperative for Nigeria to transition away from the cycle of raw exports is more pressing than ever. With its...
Read moreDetailsWhen countries such as Nigeria export most of their raw materials in their natural form, they fail to maximize several...
Read moreDetailsTrade agreements are pivotal in determining the flow of goods and services across international borders and have, by that fact,...
Read moreDetailsFinancial institutions, namely commercial banks, development finance institutions , microfinance Banks, international financial institutions, venture capital and private equity firms,...
Read moreDetailsDespite the enormous economic potential of the raw material sector in Nigeria, barriers such as inadequate infrastructure, high financing costs,...
Read moreDetailsNigeria's raw material sector has a storied history, with early international collaborations shaping the landscape. The continent's abundant raw materials,...
Read moreDetailsThe Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria (under the supervision of Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation) vested with the mandate to promote the development and utilization of Nigeria’s industrial raw materials.
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