lead 40 businesses to UK trade mission
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) have concluded plans to lead 40 business executives on a five-day trade mission to the United Kingdom between November 2 and 6, 2015.
This year’s mission is aimed at diversifying Nigerian economy through foreign investment, with a focus on multi-sectors, particularly the non-oil products and services.
Dapo Adelegan, president, NBCC, said the chamber was committed to increasing trade relations between Nigeria and Britain, saying the chamber’s partnership with NEPC was to enhance its drive to attract UK investors to different states in Nigeria during the UK trade mission.
He pointed out that the trade mission would provide opportunities for state governors to showcase the investment potential in their various states.
“During the trip, premium members of the chamber and other delegates will have a face-to-face interaction with high-level business leaders in the UK, trade-related government officials, and a number of UK-based chambers of commerce,” he said, in a statement.
He described Nigeria as one of the best destinations for business with its position as the biggest economy in Africa, having enjoyed political stability in the past few years.
The NBCC boss noted that the highlight of the mission would be the presentations from the Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN) and the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA), as they will participate in a-two-day ‘Made in Nigeria Exhibition’ organised to showcase made-in-Nigeria products.
NBCC has in the past partnered the United Kingdom Trade and Investment (UKTI), a joint effort that has translated into the steady growth of trade relations between the two countries, with trade volume increasing from £4 billion to £8 billion between 2010 and 2014.
