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Message from
HE Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
I am delighted to invite you to attend the Nigerian International Investors Forum (NIIF) 2012 in
Lagos on 3 - 5 October 2012.
My administration is very committed to the establishment of a strong foundation on which to build
development for Nigerians with equal opportunities for all. We have therefore prioritised power
generation and distribution, tackling corruption and security for Nigeria and the Niger Delta, along
with Water, Health, Transport and an improved business environment for job creation and human
empowerment.
Building on the past decade of sustained economic and democratic development, I believe the
nation has an abundance of significant opportunities to be explored for development and
investment including bridging the infrastructure gap, revitalising agriculture and manufacturing,
and rebalancing the dependence on oil. The challenge of generating inclusive development and
improving national capacity and skills are also critical to achieving high growth rates.
The NIIF provides a good platform to focus on how the private and public sector can forge
sustainable partnerships in respect of reaching the national objective which is to become one of
the top global economic leaders by the year 2020. With this abundance of investment
opportunities, we will be glad to welcome a selected audience of business leaders and investors
to assist the achievement of these goals.
This Nigerian International Investors Forum will be organised by NIPC in partnership with the
Commonwealth Business Council and Image Affairs Nigeria.
I hope that you will be able to attend this important event and look forward to welcoming you to
Lagos.
Goodluck Jonathan
Message from Hon Olusegun O. Aganga
Minister for Trade and Investment
The Federal Republic of Nigeria
It is my honour to welcome you to the 2nd Nigeria International
Investors’ Forum. This year’s event, which is the product of a strategic
collaboration between the Nigeria Investment Promotion
Commission (NIPC), the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) and
Image Affairs Nigeria (IAN), will build on the success recorded during the
inaugural forum in 2011.
The theme of this year’s forum, “Invest in Nigeria: Africa’s Premier Global Investment Destination”,
is most appropriate, given the huge investment opportunities in Nigeria and the rare mix of a large
and growing population in the midst of abundant natural resources. I’ll tell you, a ready market
and raw materials are the basic ingredients for profitable investments. But the icing on the cake is
that the Ministry of Trade and Investment is committed to providing an enabling environment to
stimulate and sustain domestic investment and attract Foreign Direct Investment into all sectors of
the Nigerian economy.
Already, we have put in place friendly and sector-specific investment incentives and policies as
part of our renewed efforts towards making our country, Nigeria, the preferred investment hub in
Africa and globally. The renewed interest of local and foreign investors in the Nigerian economy,
especially within the last one year of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s administration is an
attestation to the fact that the environment is truly friendlier.
I have no doubt that this forum provides a veritable platform, particularly for foreign investors, to
explore and tap into the abundant investment opportunities in Nigeria. You are in the right
environment where your investment equations can only be positive.
On this note, I welcome you once again to Nigeria, the land of abundant opportunities.
Thank you
Olusegun O. Aganga
Message from H. Odein Ajumogobia, SAN
Chairman, Image Affairs Nigeria
I am delighted on behalf of Image Affairs Nigeria, to express our commitment to the success
of this 2nd Nigeria International Investment Forum, through a deepening collaborative
partnership with two formidable and complementary organisations, The Nigerian Investment
Promotion Commission and the Commonwealth Business Council.
Just as Africa is acknowledged as the new frontier for growth, Nigeria's offer of an
unparalleled spectrum of opportunity for such enterprise is equally recognised and has
therefore come to be the focus of this unique investment forum.
At this conference prospective investors will receive all the information they will need to fully
appreciate the business opportunities that abound in Nigeria.
Image Affairs Nigeria are thus pleased to welcome you all to this dynamic and invaluable
African investment forum.
Message from Sir Alan Collins
Director-General, Commonwealth Business Council
I am delighted that CBC is organising the 2nd Nigeria International Investors Forum in
partnership with the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission and Image Affairs Nigeria.
This will be my first venture in Nigeria as Director General of the
Commonwealth Business Council, and I am looking forward to playing a part in one of the
most dynamic, fastest growing and entrepreneurial countries in Africa, if not the world.
This year’s Forum will build on the success of the Inaugural Forum held in 2011, by showcasing
the tremendous opportunities available to international investors in Nigeria. This year the
Forum will have a strong State Level programme, and will be addressed by a number of
Governors alongside Federal Ministers and representatives of international business.
I look forward to meeting you in Lagos
Message from Eng. Mustafa Bello
Executive Secretary, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission
It is with great pleasure that I again welcome you to the 2nd Nigeria International Investment
Forum in Lagos.
The event will showcase the abundant investment opportunities our nation is endowed with
as well as show you the economic transformation agenda of President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele
Jonathan, GCFR.
Nigeria has huge market potential and abundant natural resources and the Nigerian
Government is dedicated to creating a business friendly climate that is attractive to
international investors. To achieve this, the NIPC is reviewing investment policies and sector
specific incentives in the country.
As we partner with the Commonwealth Business Council and Image Affairs Nigeria, in
organising a resounding event, we urge you to take advantage of this all-important forum
and visit Nigeria.
You are heartily welcome!
Thank you and God bless.
Forum Programme
Day One - Wednesday 3 October
09:00 - 18:00 Registration
Invest in Nigeria Exhibition Organised and opened by Chief Edem Duke, Hon. Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation
Eng. Mustafa Bello, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission
20:30 - 23:00 Nigeria International Investment Awards dinner - State House Hosted by H.E Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, President of the Republic of Nigeria
Hon. Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, Minister of National Planning
Hon. Amb Olugbenga Ashiru, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Hon Olusegun O. Aganga, Minister for Trade and Investment
H. Odein Ajumogobia, SAN Chairman, Image Affairs Nigeria
Keynote address: Aliko Dangote, President & Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group
Day Two - Thursday 4 October
08:00 – 09:00 Registration
09:30 – 11:00 Opening Ceremony: Nigeria, ‘Africa’s premier global investment destination’ It is predicted that by 2050 Nigeria will be the nation with the largest GDP in Africa. This session will examine the
opportunities and challenges to realise that outcome through accelerated economic growth, trade and
investment and enterprise development. Dr. Mohan Kaul, Co-Chair, Commonwealth Business Council
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank and Board Member, Commonwealth Business
Council
Hon Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minister for Finance
Hon Olusegun O. Aganga, Minister for Trade and Investment
Keynote Address: H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, President of The Republic of Nigeria
11:00 – 11:30 Networking and Refreshment Break
11:30 – 13:00 Plenary 1: Investing in Energy: Power The Government of Nigeria has made power and infrastructure investment a priority. The Road Map for Power
sector Reform sets out the strategy to help achieve the goal of generating 20,000 MW by 2015 and 40,000 MW by
2020. This will require an estimated $85 billion of investment and creates major opportunities for investors. This session
will discuss ways and means of achieving those aims with private sector involvement. Hon Professor Bart Nnaji, Minister of Power
Skipper Group, India
13:00 – 14:30 State Lunch: Hosted by Governor, State 1
14:30 – 16:00 Plenary 2: Mining and Minerals - Nigeria’s abundance of untapped resources Having thrived prior to the 1970s, the country’s mining sector is ready to be reinvigorated as part of plans to diversify
beyond oil and gas. Coal offers a good potential with some 640 million tonnes of proven reserves and over 2.75
billion tonnes of inferred reserves. Steel is a top non-energy mining priority, essential to support rising demand for
construction and development, which will require development of the domestic industry supported by iron ore
production. Chair: Pascal Dozie, Chairman of Diamond Group Advisory Board and Co-Chair, Australia – Nigeria Trade and
Investment Council
Hon Arc. Mohammed Musa Sada, Minister of Mines and Steel Development
16:00 – 16:30 Networking and Refreshment Break
16:30 – 18:00 Business Roundtable A: Oil & Gas - Upstream & Downstream Hon Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum Resources
Augustine Olurunsola, Director, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)
Business Roundtable B: Telecommunications Hon. Omobola Johnson, Minister of Communication Technology
Dr. Eugene Juwah, Executive Vice Chairman NCC
Business Roundtable C: Manufacturing Aliko Dangote, President/ CEO Dangote Group
Yinka Akande, DG/CEO Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
Dr. Isuwa K. Adamu, DG/CEO Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology
*Speakers tbc
Forum Programme Day Three - Friday 5 October
08:30 – 09:30 Networking Breakfast
09:30 – 11:00 Plenary 3: Agriculture - Nigeria's next growth market Agriculture, which accounts for about 30% of GDP and two thirds of employment, is ripe for development with new
approaches to commercialise the sector with technology and modern production methods. Grains, cassava,
poultry, cocoa and fisheries have great potential and could benefit from modern management. Agro-processing
offers good opportunities to cater to the sizable domestic market. Dr. Akinwunmi Ayo Adesina, Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Makhtar Diop, Vice President World Bank Africa region, World Bank
Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, Niger State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum
11:00 – 11:30 Networking and Refreshment Break
11:30 – 13:00 State Investment Roundtable: Hosted by Governor, State 2
13:00 – 14:30 State Lunch: Hosted by Governor, State 3
14:30 – 16:00 Business Roundtable D: Aviation, taking off in new directions Chair: HE Andrew Lloyd, British High Commission, Abuja
Hon. Stella Oduah - Ogiemwonyi, Minister of Aviation
George Uriesi, MD/CEO, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
Dr. Harold Demuren, Director General of Nigerian Aviation Authority
Business Roundtable E: Housing and Construction
Part 1. Hon. Amal Pepple, CFR, Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development, Nigeria
Arc. Terver Gemade, Federal Housing Authority Nigeria
Part 2. Hon. Mike Onolememen, Minister of Works, Nigeria
Business Roundtable F: Transportation Hon. Idris A. Umar, Minister of Transport
16:00 – 16:30 Networking and Refreshment Break
16:30 – 18:00 Plenary 4: Public Private Partnerships and PFI - Private sector joins Government to sustain
economic growth
Increased investment in infrastructure will be essential to underpin accelerated economic growth and Private
Public Partnerships (PPP) offer a mechanism to share risk as well as increase private sector participation. This session
will focus on priority projects and sectors that are ripe for PPPs. Bolanie Onagorawa, Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprise
Mansur Ahmed, Director General, Infrastructure Concessions Regulatory Commission
18:00 – 18:15 Conclusion: Invest in Nigeria, the Way Forward
Speakers subject to availability
Gallery
HE Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria, with H.
Odein Ajumogobia, SAN Chairman, Image Affairs at
the African Union Summit.
Lamido Sanusi
Governor, The Central Bank
of Nigeria, Addressing
African Central Bank
Governors Meeting, 2011
Hon Professor Bart Nnaji,
Minister of Power addressing the
Ministerial Power Summit 2012
in London
HE Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria and
Aigboje Aig‐Imoukhuede,
Group Managing Director, Access Bank,
at
Commonwealth Business Forum Perth 2011
HE Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria and Pascal Dozie,
Chairman of Diamond Group Advisory Board and Co-Chair,
Australia – Nigeria Trade and Investment Council, at the
Commonwealth Business Forum Perth 2011
HE Ibikunle Amosun, Executive Governor, Ogun State
addressing the Investing Ogun State Roundtable at the
Commonwealth Business Forum 2011, Perth, Australia
HE Gabriel Suswam, Governor, Benue State
addressing the Investing Benue State
Roundtable at the Commonwealth Business
Forum 2011, Perth, Australia
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The Organisers
Commonwealth Business Council The Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) was established in 1997 with a direct mandate from Heads of
Commonwealth Governments to promote trade and investment amongst 54 member nations and increase
economic linkages with non‐member countries. CBC’s goal is to achieve economic empowerment for
shared global prosperity through the enhancement of private sector contribution to social and economic
development. For more information please visit our website www.cbcglobal.org
Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission NIPC is a Federal Government Agency in Nigeria which was established to encourage, promote, and
coordinate investments in Nigeria. The Agency provides services for the grant of business entry permits,
licenses, authorizations and incentives in a One-Stop-Shop environment. The services are provided in a
co-ordinated, streamlined, efficient and transparent manner to meet the needs of investors. NIPC is working
in partnership with the CBC and IAN. www.nipc.gov.ng
Image Affairs Nigeria Image Affairs Nigeria Ltd was incorporated in 2009, the company was formed to preserve, promote and
develop the positive image of Nigeria and provides prospective investors with access to first-hand
information regarding the opportunities open to them in Nigeria. Image Affairs Nigeria Ltd is engaged as a
consultant to the Nigerian investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and also acts as a senior representative
of the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) in Nigeria, and partners with both NIPC and CBC on a number
of Investment driven projects and programmes. The company’s motto is: One Nation, One People, One Des-
tination. [email protected]
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