Agripreneur advises Nigerians to embrace creativity for economic revival
By Akeem Abas
An Agripreneur, Mrs Blessing Nanman, has advised Nigerians to embrace creativity and innovation in order to revive the nation’s economy.
Nanman, the CEO of Lingzhi Global, said this during the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) 2025 In-House Research Review, held in Ibadan, stressing the importance of individual contributions.
The event had the theme “Advances in Varietal Development of Cocoa, Cashew, Coffee, Kola and Tea for Sustainable Economic Growth, Highlighting CRIN’s Commitment to Enhancing Crop Varieties and Agro-economic Development.”
The agripreneur recounted how she started her coffee business with just N35,000, which has grown into a global venture worth over ₦4 billion, exporting to 49 countries including 14 in Africa.
Nanman said that in coffee-producing countries, coffee was more than a beverage, it is a lifestyle that drives value creation, job opportunities and national pride.
She called on Nigerians to adopt a mindset of establishing value-added businesses such as coffee shops and chocolate companies that support local farmers as well as the economy.
According to her, rebuilding Nigeria’s economy is not the government’s duty alone; citizens must act by creating value from local products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and cashew.
Nanman said that in spite of the naira’s decline, it could be restored through innovation, unity, and personal responsibility.
She urged Nigerians to “pick up the pieces” and rebuild the country from wherever they are today. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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