"It is potentially significant because it attempts to shift Nigeria from a primary commodity export model towards a value-added production structure. And historically, Nigeria, like many African economies, has exported unprocessed or minimally processed raw materials while importing finished products at higher prices. So by curtailing raw log export, I believe the government is seeking to encourage domestic value addition through sawmilling, through veneer production, through plywood production, and through more raw material being available for the local furniture industry. And of course, to increase backward and what you call "forward" linkages within the forestry sector. And again, to reduce structural dependence on low-value and extractive activities," Professor Amusa shared.