Business leaders to form synergies in New York

The Corporate Nigeria Stakeholders and Investment Forum, a gathering of Nigerian businesses to form synergetic relationships with foreign investors holding in New York, USA, in July, is being powered by the Delta State government.

Kemi Otegbade, chief executive of Heartlink, the co-ordinating consulting company for the event, says with the support of the Delta State government the Corporate Nigeria Stakeholders and Investors’ Forum holding in New York is in line with the evolution of Nigeria as a choice investment destination for foreigners. Realising that, a team of professionals comprising Institute of Directors (I.O.D), Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), and other relevant Nigeria professional bodies and government decision makers will be meetings at this forum holding July 29 and 30 in New York. The forum, among other things, will ensure that Nigerian businesses and entrepreneurs will not miss out in the business opportunities inherent in Nigeria. Foreign investors from various countries across the world will be at this forum, as there will be business-to-business meetings.

Otegbade adds: “The forum will provide a roundtable for dissemination of reliable relevant information on Nigeria’s various sectors. This is with a view to create the enabling environment in policies and processes with a gathering of policy makers and potential investors under one negotiating roof. This expectedly will attract foreign investment into Nigeria by showcasing our positive values and attractive investment opportunities. It will also give Nigerian entrepreneurs the opportunity to make business inroads into the international arena.”

She explains the need for such an event at this time, saying “Nigeria has gone through so much torture, insults, abuse and degradation because of the negative perception inherent in years past. The change period has evolved, being carried out by Nigerians themselves. So, Nigeria can no longer be ignored in terms of business and investment opportunities mainly because we are the most populous single black nation in the world and we have abundant resources that need to be harnessed properly. And we need synergetic relationships with investors from other countries to drive our individual prosperity and economic growth.

“Hence, the decision of the Delta State government to power the forum for Nigerian businesses in New York on July 29 and 30 this year with endorsement from the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington DC, United States of America. It is opened to all individuals, businesses, business membership organisations and public sector officials who have vested interests in doing business or business advocacy internationally.”