vuca world, with rapid technological changes, we, as policymakers or central bankers, would need to adapt ourselves and ensure smooth transition into this new business - driven paradigm. we therefore welcome those who want to seize these opportunities in the gms. a solid platform of road, ports, power grids, and tourism infrastructures already exist in the gms. going forward, it is time to envision the gms that is integrated in other dimensions too, particularly finance. this is why i view that financial connectivity is an important element in the next chapter of the gms. as i mentioned, i see the gms as a fresh graduate. at 25 years old, a great future is awaiting. let us walk with her, help her unlock her potential, and lend her necessary supports to ensure her success and prosperity. i thank euromoney once again for organizing this conference. i wish you productive and engaging sessions today. thank you.

economy. your excellencies, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, permit me at this juncture to mention other intervention programmes and schemes of the central bank of nigeria targeted at catalysing production and productivity in the real sector of our economy. these interventions include the n1. 0 trillion real sector facility ( rsf ), real sector support facility ( rssf ), anchor borrowers'programme ( abp ), commercial agriculture credit scheme ( cacs ), non - oil export stimulation facility ( nesf ), and textile sector intervention facility ( tsif ). specifically, these programmes and schemes have continued to receive resounding commendations, as they have proven to be effective in expanding credit and stimulating investments in the real sector. for instance, under the n1. 0 trillion real sector facility, the bank has released a total of n1. 40 trillion to 331 real sector projects in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and services sectors. under its real sector support facility ( rssf ), the cbn has disbursed n166. 21 billion to 25 projects. in the agricultural sector, the bank's anchor borrowers'programme ( abp ) has disbursed n927. 94 billion to over 4. 5 million smallholder farmers for the cultivation of 21 commodities across the country. also, the bank has financed 666 large - scale agricultural projects with the potential of creating an estimated 70, 070 direct and indirect jobs under its commercial agriculture credit scheme ( cacs ). 2 / 4 bis - central bankers'speeches your excellencies, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, with the significant opportunities in the real sector, there remains sufficient room for additional investments in the various sub - sectors and i would like to urge potential investors to take advantage of the various cbn intervention programmes and schemes, as well as other financing options out there, to invest in key sectors of our economy given the potential gains that could be generated from them. let me assure all current and prospective operators in the industrial sector that the central bank of nigeria stands ready to continue to provide the needed support, financial and otherwise, to fast - track the development of our industrial sector. for those seeking to invest in new greenfield or existing brownfield projects, the bank will continue to provide all the needed support, both in naira and dollars specifically for the importation of plants and equipment to actualize these investments. it is pertinent to point out that the foreign exchange support will be solely for the