The ninth edition of the Nigeria-European Union Business Forum will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and institutional stakeholders from Nigeria and Europe in Abuja on July 2 to identify and explore investment opportunities along specific value chains.
This is the first time the forum will be hosted in Nigeria’s federal capital. This business forum is organised by the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS in collaboration with EU member states and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment.
The forum, themed “Investing in Jobs and a Sustainable Future,” will take place at Abuja’s Continental Hotel. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Samuela Isopi, said the event intends to promote engagement among entrepreneurs, policymakers, and stakeholders from both areas. Through networking, talks, and policy formation, the forum aims to promote economic cooperation and long-term progress.
“It is important to note that for the first time since its inception, the 2024 edition of the EU-Nigeria Business Forum will be held in Abuja. This will provide an opportunity for the EU, its Member States, and the private sector from Europe and Nigeria to engage the new administration on their investment agendas in a transparent and inclusive manner, with a view to fostering confidence and commitment to a stronger and more sustainable partnership,” she stated.
As part of the EU Global Gateway Strategy, she further explained that EU-funded projects will complement private sector investment in areas that bring about critical social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, also expressed her support, saying, “I commend the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, as well as the EU Member States, for their dedication to promoting economic cooperation and stimulating sustainable growth. Let us seize this opportunity to pave the way for a prosperous future for both Nigeria and the EU.”
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