•Mrs. Ngozi Oyewole
The Chairperson of the Wood & Wood Products/Furniture Sectoral Group of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mrs. Ngozi Oyewole, welcomed the federal government’s ban on the export of wood and allied products , describing it as a timely and strategic boost for Nigeria’s furniture manufacturing sector.
In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Oyewole said that the ban would significantly benefit local manufacturers by retaining critical raw materials within the country, thereby improving access to wood for processors and furniture makers while helping to stabilise costs and reduce price volatility driven by export pressure.
She commended the Honourable Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Lawal, and praised the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what she described as a decisive and forward-looking intervention.
She emphasised that the policy reflects strong political will and a clear understanding of the link between environmental protection, industrial development, and national economic growth.
