…….by Ben Ndubuwa……
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is set to put in place another international business event in addition to its flagship event – the age-long annual Lagos International Trade Fair.
In partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment LCCI will be hosting the 2024 LCCI International Business
This new Conference & Expo tagged “Invest Nigeria” to introduce 15 will birth 15 Unicorn Companies to the Nigerian Economy, Sign Landmark Investment agreements between Nigeria and other Countries and facilitate the setting up of 1500 new start-ups across Africa.
A statement from LCCI said the highlights of this annual investment programme include: “Business Forum headlined by the Presidency, State Government, Diplomats, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and Leaders of the organized private sector.”
Others are: The State’s session before the keynote address, where five State Governors will speak to the audience on investment opportunities in their states and the available incentives; ten Business to Business Sessions on Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Fintech, Textile, and Creative Arts; and four Government to Government meetings between representatives of the Nigerian government and representatives of other governments.
The statement added that the Expo section is expected to feature delegates and exhibitors from at least 50 different countries