The Chartered Institute of Export and Commodity of Brokers of Nigeria has expressed dismay over scheduling the long awaited National Conference on Non Oil Export during Ramadan which bar most Muslims from participating.
The institute says the date has been slated without taking in to cognizance that most Muslims participants will be traveling from all over the north to Abuja under the condition of fasting, harsh weather and within the last ten days of Ramadan which are precious and dedicated to religious devotions while many traveled for lesser Hail as well.
According to a statement signed by Rabiu A. Kazaure Regional Coordinator (North) of the Chartered Institute of Export and Commodity Brokers of Nigeria (CIECOBON) “we deemed it necessary to write to the relevant authorities and all stake holders to draw their attention to this matter of importance so as to kindly consider adjusting the date to a more appropriate date which will gave all Nigerians a
chance to participate and contribute their quota in Non-Oil Export Conference.”
“The institute learned that even Jigawa state Governor, as a Guest of Honour could not make it. Because he will travel to Saudiyyah for Umrah.”
Rabiu A. Kazaure called on the organizers of the conference and other stakeholders to consider rescheduling the conference to a convenient time so that all participants across the country would make it any hindrance.
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has scheduled this year’s National Conference on Non-Oil Export to Wednesday, 27th of April 2022 which is the 26th of Ramadan 1443.
