The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) was established through the promulgation of the Nigerian Export Promotion Decree No. 26 of 1976 and formally inaugurated in March, 1977. This act was amended by Decree No.72 of 1979 and further amended by the Nigerian Export Promotion Decree No. 41 of 1988 and complimented by the Export (Incentives and Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 18 of 1986.

Furthermore, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council Amendment Decree No.64 of 1992 was promulgated to enhance the performance of the Council by minimizing bureaucratic bottlenecks and increasing autonomy in dealing with members of the Organised private sector. The Council has a governing Board drawn from both the Public and the Private sectors.

Our Vision

To make the world a market place for Nigerian non-oil products.

Our Mission

To spearhead the diversification of the Nigerian economy by expanding and increasing non-oil exports for sustainable and inclusive economic growth

Our Strategy

Our overall strategy is to diversify the productive base of the economy away from oil and to foster market -oriented, private sector-driven economy through market oriented export products development.

Operational Structure

The need for effective and functional operation of the Council to achieve the set objectives informed the establishment of the following operational structures:

• Office of the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
• Trade Information Department 
• International Export Offices Department
• National Export Offices Department
• Corporate Services Department
• Policy and Strategy Department
• Product Development Department
• Export Development & Incentives

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director/CEO of the Council, its office has the following Units:

(a) Internal Audit

(b) Board Secretariat

(c)  Corporate Communications