Dele Oye has concluded his two-year term as President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and six-month chairmanship of the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN). NACCIMA confirmed his exit in a statement on Thursday, highlighting his significant contributions to private sector growth and reform.
Since assuming office in June 2023, Oye spearheaded initiatives that strengthened NACCIMA’s role in economic policy and national development. His tenure saw:
- Unification of private sector voices under a single advocacy platform
- Expansion of NACCIMA’s membership and financial stability, with budgets balanced and reserves bolstered
- Promotion of trade facilitation policies, including the Single Trade Window
- High-impact international business missions that attracted investment interest
Oye also fostered cohesion among previously fragmented private sector groups, particularly in his OPSN leadership role, ensuring a stronger collective voice in national economic discussions.
In a valedictory note, Oye acknowledged initial hurdles, including internal competition among chambers and external pressures like economic fluctuations and regulatory complexities. However, he credited these challenges with driving necessary reforms.
“When I assumed office, NACCIMA faced both structural and operational obstacles,” Oye stated. “Yet these spurred the radical changes needed to revitalize our association and better serve members.”
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, Trade Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, NACCIMA members, and the media for their support, emphasizing collaborative achievements such as the Single Trade Window Policy launch to streamline commerce.
Oye’s tenure leaves NACCIMA on a stronger institutional and financial footing, with a unified private sector poised to engage more effectively with policymakers. The association is now positioned to build on his legacy of advocacy and investment mobilization.
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