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I am delighted to invite you to attend the Nigerian International Investors Forum (NIIF) 2012 in Abuja
on the 27 - 29 June 2012.
My administration is very committed to the establishment of a strong foundation on which to build
sustainable future 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.
I hope that you will be able to attend this important event and look forward to welcoming you to
Abuja.
Goodluck Jonathan
09:00 - 18:00 Registration
Invest in Nigeria Exhibition Organised and opened by the Hon. Minister of Tourism, Culture and National
Orientation, Chief Edem Duke*
Eng. Mustafa Bello, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission*
18:00 - 23:00 Awards Dinner - State House Hosted by H.E Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR*
Minister of National Planning, Hon. Minister Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman*
Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olugbenga Ashiru*
HE. Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR*
08:00 – 09:00 Registration
09:30 – 11:00 Opening Ceremony: Nigeria, ‘Moving to join the BRICS countries’ 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. Sir Allan Collins, Director General, Commonwealth Business Council*
Dr. Mohan Kaul, Co-Chair, the Commonwealth Business Council*
Pascal Dozie, Co-Chair, Commonwealth Business Council*
Hon Olusegun O. Aganga, Minister for Trade and Investment*
Hon Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minister for Finance*
Keynote Address: H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, 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
13:00 – 14:30 Networking Lunch
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. 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 Production Hon Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum Resources*
Augustine Olurunsola, Director, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)*
Augustine O. Oniwon. GMD, Nigerian national Petroleum Resources (NNPC)*
Business Roundtable B: Telecommunications Hon. Labaran Maku, Minister of Information and Communication
Dr. Eugene Juwah, Executive Vice Chairman NCC
Business Roundtable C: Manufacturing Hon. Minister of Trade and Investment Hon.Minister Aganga
Aliko Dangote, President/ C.E.O Dangote Group
Yinka Akande, DG/C.E.O Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
Dr. Isuwa K. Adamu, DG/C.E.O Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology
Draft Forum Programme
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 Adesin, Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources*
Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili, Vice President World Bank Africa region, World Bank*
Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, Niger State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum*
Dr. Kenneth Baker, World Agricultural Forum Chairman*
11:00 – 11:30 Networking and Refreshment Break
11:30 – 13:00 Business roundtables: The Nigerian States: New Investment Opportunities
13:00 – 14:30 Networking Lunch
14:30 – 16:00 Business Roundtable C: Aviation, taking off in new directions 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. Nduese Essien, Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development, Nigeria*
Arc. Terver Gemade, Federal Housing Authority Nigeria*
Part 2. Hon. Mike Onolememen, Minister of Works*
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
*to be confirmed
Pascal Dozie, Co-Chair of the CBC and Chairman,
Diamond Group Advisory Board at the
Africa Business Forum 2011
HE Mohammed Namadi Sambo, Vice President of
Nigeria and Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General,
at a CBC Members Lunch in London
For more information please contact:
Registration Enquiries - Nigeria
Annette Dore:
T: +234 806 923 3727
+44 7466480217
Registration Enquiries - International
Kiran Luchman:
T: +44 (0) 20 7024 8264
Speaker Enquiries
Matt Steven:
T: +44 (0) 20 7024 8212
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 www.cbcglobal.org.
The Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission is a Federal Government
Agency 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 environ-
ment. The services are provided in a co-ordinated, streamlined, efficient
and transparent manner to meet the needs of investors.
For more information please visit www.nipc.gov.ng.
Image Affairs Nigeria aims to preserve, promote and develop the positive
image of Nigeria both domestically and internationally. The company has
worked alongside a number of Nigerian based Governmental and
non-Governmental establishments and specialises in documentary
production, corporate business development, business proposals, forum
and conference organising. Investment driven programmes, Nigerian
delegate participation within high profile global events are just some of the
components of the companies’ already extensive portfolio.
About the organisers
HE Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria
addressing the Presidential Retreat for Power Sector
Investors, organised by CBC and the Presidential Task
Force on Power in Abuja
Hon Professor Bart Nnaji, Minister of Power addressing
the Ministerial Power Summit 2011 in London
Sponsorship Enquiries
Coralie Castel:
T: +44 (0) 20 7024 8227
or
Annette Dore:
T: +234 806 923 3727
+44 7466480217
Press Enquiries
Sean Leno:
T: +44 (0) 20 7024 8209
