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By Igbaugba Ehigimetor
Benin, Aug. 5, 2017 (NAN) The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has urged Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce Industries Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to look into ways of developing the agro-allied industries in Edo.
The monarch gave the charge on Saturday when the National President of NACCIMA, Mrs lyalode Alaba- Lawson, paid him a courtesy visit.
Alaba-Lawson was accompanied by the President of Benin Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA).
The monarch expressed delight over the visit, which according to him, was coming at a time the palace was seeking ways to improve the economic status of the people.
He said NACCIMA had made history by electing its first female national president, describing Alaba-Lawson as a woman of substance.
The monarch commended NACCIMA for recognising the important role of traditional rulers in the society, wondering why no role was carved out for them in the constitution.
In her address, the NACCIMA president said top on her agenda were initiatives to drive trade and commerce in the county.
She said NACCIMA would work closely with the palace to turn around the fortunes of business in the state.
Alaba-Lawson disclosed that NACCIMA was partnering with the international community and organisations to help train youths and artisans in various fields.
She called for the resuscitation of technical colleges in Nigeria to actualise the goal of self-reliance and sustainability.
The high point of the visit was the formal decoration of the Oba of Benin as a Life Ambassador of NACCIMA. (NAN)
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(Edited by Mufutau Ojo)