12 - 14 December 2011 Abuja Nigeria
2nd Nigeria International Investment Forum “Nigeria - Africa’s next BRICS”
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Message from HE Goodluck Ebele Jonathan President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria I am delighted to invite you to attend the Nigerian International Investors Forum (NIIF) 2011 in Abuja on the 12th - 14th December 2011. 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
Draft Forum Programme Day One - Monday 12th December 09:00 - 18:00
Registration
Day Two - Tuesday 13th December 08:00 – 09:00
Registration
09:30 – 11:00
Opening Ceremony: Nigeria as the next BRICS
Keynote Address:
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, Director General, Commonwealth Business Council Pascal Dozie, Chair, Commonwealth Business Council Eng. Mustafa Bello, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission* Hon Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minister for Finance* H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, President of The Republic of Nigeria*
11:00 – 11:30
Networking and Refreshment Break
11:30 – 13:00
Plenary 2: 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 3: Mining and Minerals - A New Frontier for Investment
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*
Business Roundtable B: Manufacturing 19:00 – 22:00
Gala Dinner
Day Three - Wednesday 14th December 08:30 – 09:30
Networking Breakfast
09:30 – 11:00
Plenary 5: Agriculture - Tapping the Growth Potential
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. Prof the Hon Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah, Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Nigeria*
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: Mobilising Investment Flows: SMEs access to Finance Hon Olusegun O. Aganga, Minister for Trade and Investment*
Business Roundtable D: Housing and Construction Hon. Nduese Essien, Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development, Nigeria*
16:00 – 16:30 16:30 – 18:00
18:00– 18:15
Networking and Refreshment Break Plenary 6: Public Private Partnerships for Infrastructure
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. Senator Idris A. Umar, Minister of Transport* Hon Amb. Bashir Yugudu, Minister of State for Works* Mansur Ahmed, Director General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission*
Conclusion: Invest in Nigeria, the Way Forward
*to be confirmed
HE Mohammed Namadi Sambo, Vice President of Nigeria and Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, at a CBC Members Lunch in London
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
For more information please contact: Registration Enquiries Nigeria Nationals: Annette Dore: info@imageaffairsnigeria.com T: +234 806 923 3727 | +44 7466480217 International Kiran Luchman: Kiran.luchman@cbcglobal.org T: +44 (0) 20 7024 8264
Organised by: Commonwealth Business Council, 18 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5LU, United Kingdom info@cbcglobal.org,T: +44(0) 20 7024 8200, F: +44(0) 20 7024
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Speaker Enquiries Matt Steven: matt.steven@cbcglobal.org T: +44 (0) 20 7024 8212 Sponsorship Enquiries Coralie Castel: coralie.castel@cbcglobal.org T: +44 (0) 20 7024 8227 Annette Dore: info@imageaffairsnigeria.com T: +234 806 923 3727 | +44 7466480217 Press Enquiries E: sean.leno@cbcglobal.org T: +44 (0) 20 7024 8209
Pascal Dozie, Co-Chair of the CBC and Chairman, Diamond Group Advisory Board at the Africa Business Forum 2011
Annette Dore C.E.O Image Affairs Nigeria and NIPC/CBC Representative NIPC Head Quarters, (Rm. 301 0SIC Building), plot 1181district, P.M.B 381, Garki, Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Nigeria info@imageaffairsnigeria.com +234 806 923 3727 | +44 7466480217
Hon Professor Bart Nnaji, Minister of Power addressing the Ministerial Power Summit 2011 in London
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