In line with the diversification mandate of President Muhammadu Buhari, non-oil sectors, agriculture, power, mining, aviation, infrastructure and financial technology are set to receive major attention at the forthcoming maiden edition of the Nigeria – Canada Investment Summit.
Taking place at the Shehu Yar’adua Centre, Abuja, from November 5 – 6, 2018, the summit will focus on the theme “Fostering Strong Business Partnerships into the Future” as Nigeria plays host to Canadian businesses, government agencies and organisations.
Organised by the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Canada in collaboration with Prime Essentials Development and Investments Limited (PEDI), the summit’s keynote will be presented by Vice President Yemi Osibanjo and chairman, National Economic Council.
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High Commissioner of Nigeria to Canada, Adeyinka Asekun, is spearheading the initiative with the goal of bolstering trade relations between Nigeria and Canada, and also providing a fruitful platform for networking between businesses from both countries.
Hoping to open up opportunities for Canadian companies interested in investment, the summit will have heads of several non-oil sector agencies such as Minister for Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, among others, who is set to speak at the summit.
Other speakers at the event include: Derek Kokpe, president, Matrixspec Solutions Limited, Nadeem Syed, CEO, Air Meridian and Peter Gunther, President, Smith Gunther Associates, among others.
With the World Bank stating that Nigeria is poised to be a significant market and talent pool and a population projected to be the third largest behind India and China, Nigerian agencies will speak on the bountiful investment opportunities in the country.
Members of the organised private sector and businesses are implored to attend, in order to promote their businesses and secure collaborations with Canadian businesses and investors looking into the Nigerian market.
Conrad Omodiagbe
