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RIMSOM TAKES MADE IN NIGERIA GOODS TO THE UNITED STATES THROUGH A.G.O.A.

Rimsom was recently engaged by some companies to facilitate the exportation of their products to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

These companies are in the manufacturing of Sesame 100% Oil, uniforms & apparels and Nigerian arts and craft to mention a few amongst others. They include; AGC Limited (manufacturers of Shea butter cream), VAC Industries (manufacturers of 100% sesame oil) and Terra Kulture (pioneer company in distribution of African arts, craft and culture).

AGOA is a US trade law which allows a no-tariff export from 37 eligible Sub-Saharan Africa Countries to the United States. This law has been reviewed a number of times in order to boost the attractiveness of export to the US.

The annual AGOA Conference 2007 was hosted by Ghana. Nigeria, being an eligible country has not really taken the advantage of AGOA unlike their counterparts like Ghana, Angola, Lesotho, Kenya and Mauritius.

Rimsom is spearheading a drive to encourage Nigerian companies that are export oriented to take full advantage of AGOA. A sensitization program is underway to increase accessibility by exporters to information, awareness and support.