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EVENT GENERAL CO-CHAIRS Ojo Maduekwe, High Commissioner to Nigeria CCAFRICA PRESIDENT Lucien Bradet CCAFRICA FOUNDER Nola Kianza CCAFRICA VICE PRESIDENT, WEST Frank Kense CCAFRICA VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kianza CCAFRICA SPECIAL ADVISOR Jean Gauthier DIRECTOR OF EVENTS Léonie Perron REGISTRATION & CUSTOMER CARE Dawit Hailu CCAFRICA EVENT COORDINATOR Yola Mathieu Kone NIGERIA EMBASSY FIRST SECRETARY Mary Ozonwanji Minister Umar Nata’la CCAFRICA GRAPHICS DESIGNER Karl Hasenhuendl SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION Chris Kianza
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Arc. Namadi Sambo, GCON, Vice President, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
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ABOUT CNIC The High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in partnership with the Canadian Council on Africa and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, is pleased to announce the Canada-Nigeria Investment Conference (CNIC) 2013 with the theme: Canada-Nigeria Synergy Vision 20:2020. The highly anticipated Conference is designed in line with the vision 20:2020 Economic Transformation Agenda of the government of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR. It will be held in Canada’s business capital, Toronto, and is expected to bring together more than 400 participants from public and private sectors, including government officials of the two countries. Nigeria is Canada’s largest economic partner in sub-Saharan Africa and both countries enjoy an ongoing bilateral trade relationship worth more than $3billion in 2011. Nigeria presents new opportunities for Canadian businesses to invest in a wide range of key sectors such as telecommunication, transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing, aeronautics, engineering, oil and Gas, Education, ICT, Health, Agriculture, Solid Minerals, Security and Tourism.
Vice President, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Arc. Namadi Sambo, GCON, will declare the investment conference open.
Canadian private sector presence in Nigeria is substantial and multifaceted. To mention a few, Manitoba Hydro International (MHI) won a competitive bid in 2011 to manage the Transmission Company of Nigeria, which currently acts as Market and System Operator, and Transmission Service Provider. Also the Canadian consulting firm CPCS has worked on the 27km Lagos “Blue Line” project, the first of seven proposed light rail lines around the megacity. Currently, CPCS is helping Nigeria to improve its electricity shortage by attracting a large number of Foreign Direct Investment in the new Independent Power Plants (IPPs).
VIP NIGERIAN DELEGATION KEY NIGERIAN PARTICIPANTS
Hon. Omobola
Johnson, Minister of Communication Technology Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Adams Oshiomhole, Governor of Edo State
KEY CANADIAN PARTICIPANTS
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Arc. NamadiSambo,
GCON, Vice President, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Abiola Ajimobi,
Governor of Oyo State
The Honourable Olugbenga Ashiru,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria
Jonah David Jang,
Governor of Plateau State
Olusegun Olutoyin Aganga,
Senator Bala Mohammed,
Federal Minister of Trade and Investment of Nigeria
Federal Capital Territory Minister
His Excellency Chief Roberts U. Orya Ojo Uma Maduekwe, The MD/CEO Nexim Bank
Musa-Mohammed Sada, Minister of Mines - Nigeria
ALiko Dangote
CEO Dangote Group
Nigeria High Commissioner
Ama Pepple
Dr. Akinwunmi
Minister of Urban and Ayo Adesina, Federal Housing Developement Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Sarah Alade
Deputy Governor of Central Bank
Wale Tinubu
Co-Founder and CEO, Oando Group
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
The Honourable Ed Fast, Canadian Minister of Trade (TBC)
His Excellency Christopher Cooter,
High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria
KathleenWynne,
Premier of Ontario (TBC)
Patricia Malikail, General Director, Africa Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Dr. Isa Odidi,
President and CEO of Intellipharmaceutics
Peter Kieran,
President of CPCS
Nola Kianza,
Founder of CCAfrica
Princess Stella Professor Onyebuchi Oduah-Ogiemwonyi Chukwu, Federal Ministry of Health
Minister of Aviation
Dr. Eugene
His Excellency
Ikemefuna, CEO, Ambassador Charles Nigerian Communications Nduka Onianwa Commission Nigeria High Commissioner
Benoit La Salle, FCPA, FCA, MBA, Chair of the Board of Directors of CCAfrica
Lucien Bradet
President and CEO, CCAfrica
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AIMS OF THE CONFERENCE To provide Canadian and Nigerian governments, private investors and businessmen the platform for a mutually beneficial discussion and one-on-one interaction on the economy, investment and other trade related information between the two countries.
OBJECTIVES
Explore the opportunities that exist in both countries Identify perceived and real constraints to investment in both countries Develop mutually agreed strategies to address bureaucratic and administrative bottlenecks and barriers to investments Provide opportunities to share experiences and network Develop a database of participants to facilitate the follow-up process Identify long-term strategies for attracting large and sustainable capital inflows
THEME
“Strengthening Canada-Nigeria Relations through Trade�
THE MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS ARE
Trade and Investment Hydropower Agriculture Mining and Steel Water Resources Public Works FCT/Urban Renewal Environment Housing Nigerian Export Promotion
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ATTENDING State Governors of Nigeria Potential Investors from Canada and Nigeria Entrepreneurs Exporters/Importers Consulting Firms Directors of Companies Government Institutions Market and Business Specialists
PARTICIPANTS
High level Government officials, Parliamentarians and CEOs of leading Businesses, in both countries. CEOs of leading businesses in the multi-lateral platforms; private sector, international development institutions, academia, non-governmental organizations and civil societies. Prominent dignitaries, both local and international, will be part of this event. These include: State Governors and other leaders Representatives of the World Bank Governors of Central Bank of Canada and Nigeria African Development Group Ministers of Finance from both countries Select international investment banks Parliamentarians from Nigeria and Canada Key multiinternational corporations operating in both coutries Select CEOs of banks operating in both countries Representatives of Un/International Development Organizations UNDP, USAID, UNIDO, ect Export Credit Agencies Investment Promotion Agencies in both Countries 5
FEATURES OF THE CONFERENCE Key features of the Book will be High Profile interviews from the Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Nigerian Vice President Arc. Namadi Sambo, Nigerian Minister for Foreign Affairs Honourable Olugbenga Ashiru, Nigerian Ambassador to Canada High Commissioner Ojo Maduekwe, Nigerian and Canadian Permanent Secretaries and Directors in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs among others.
PUBLICITY The Canada-Nigeria Investment Conference will be a significant media event. Other features include: • Welcome Cocktails • Red Carpet and Interviews • Gala Night • A Special commemorative event of music and theatre is anticipated and will be beamed live to a wide international audience. This will involve performances by Nigerian and Canadian musicians, comedy breaks by Nigerian and Canadian talents and spiced with the best of Nigerian and Canadian cuisine.
NIGERIA’S LEADERSHIP ROLES IN AFRICAN AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS Canada recognises Nigeria’s leadership role in African and global affairs, particularly Nigeria’s significant contribution to international peace and security through the latter’s participation in peace keeping operations in the world. In 2005, Nigeria become a major troop contributor to the African Union’s Mission in Sudan, and the subsequent United Nations and African union Mission in Darfur. Nigeria is presently the second largest troop contributing African nation to UN peacekeeping operations and the fifth largest globally, with around 5,400 personnel deployed in Darfur and Liberia alone. Canada strengthened its peace and security cooperation with Nigeria by providing material and training support to Nigeria’s troops in Sudan until 2009. Canada has helped to develop Nigeria’s peacekeeping capabilities through a number of capacitybuilding and training programmes. Canada has also supported the professionalization of Nigeria’s military though the Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP). 6
CANADA-NIGERIA ECONOMIC RELATIONS Trade relations between Canada and Nigeria have increased exponentially from a modest 700 million dollars in 2007 to 2.7 billion at the end of 2011. This is the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa. Although Canada’s exports to Nigeria have increased by more than 200% since 2004, they have been fairly steady since 2009 and were $227.3 million in 2011. Bilateral trade between Canada and Nigeria has been facilitated by the return to Nigeria of Export Development Canada (EDC), which in March 2011 announced a $7 million investment fund through which it helps develop opportunities in Nigeria for Canadian companies. The fund is focused on sectors which mirror Canada’s strongest export sectors, notably oil and gas, telecommunication, mining and financial services.
investors from both countries of the protection of their investments. In the area of development assistance, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is focusing its bilateral program, which totalled almost $26 million fiscal 2011-2012, to support key government health institutions to deliver high-impact and costeffective maternal and child health interventions at the community level. This assistance is aimed at reducing the maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Nigeria, which is high at 630 deaths per 100, 000 live births in 2010. The neonatal, infant and under-five mortality rates are similarly high. In 2010, over 850,000 Nigerian children under five years old died, which is about 10% of the global child mortality figure. The growing number of Nigerians who work or study in Canada is a positive factor in the cultural and peopleto-people exchange between the two countries. This has accounted for the high number of the members of the Nigerian Diaspora in Canada, which is estimated at more than 200,000. In 2011, Canada approved 9,563 temporary resident permits, 200 work permits and 1,507 study permits for Nigerians.
The Canadian business presence in Nigeria is substantial and multi-faceted. Canadian interests cover a full range of key sectors, including oil and gas, telecommunications, manufacturing, aeronautics, energy, and engineering and education services. New areas with high potential for growth are mining technology as well as transportation. Recent and ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Government to reform the banking sector in Nigeria will provide a more conductive foreign investment environment for potential Canadian firms and businessmen to invest in Nigeria. Both countries are determined to sign the Foreign Investment Protection Agreement (FIPA) to ensure 7
SHARING UNIQUE RELATIONSHIPS
Diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Canada have been very cordial since the two commonwealth countries established diplomatic relations some decades ago. Nigeria opened its diplomatic Mission in Ottawa in 1973 while Canada opened its Mission to Lagos in 1960.
The warm and cordial relations between Nigeria and Canada found expression in the exchange of visits by senior political and governmental officials of the two countries. In June 2012, the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru visited Canada to sign the Framework Agreement establishing At the moment Nigeria is represented in Canada by the Nigeria-Canada Bi-Nation Commission. Some Ojo Maduekwe while Chris Cooter represents Canada Months later, the Canadian Minister of International in Nigeria. Cooperation, Mr. Julian Fantino visited Nigeria. In October 2012, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Over the years, there has been a deepening of bilateral Affairs, Mr. John Baird also visited Abuja to co-chair the relations between Nigeria and Canada to the extent that inaugural meetings of the Bi-National Commission and Canada considers partners in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Lagos to meet Nigerian and Canadian business leaders. two commonwealth countries share common values Minister of Aviation, Mrs. Stella ODuah also visited and commitment to democracy, development, human Canada in 2012 for the Aviation Road Show. rights, religious freedom and people-to-people ties. 8
Recently, in January 2013, Hon Ed Fast, The Canadian Minister of Trade visited Nigeria to meet with his Nigerian counterpart, Dr. Olusegun Aganga to discuss the need for collaboration between Nigeria an Canada to increase trade and investment between the two countries. Some years back, the Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan travelled to Canada in June 2010 to attend the G8 Summit. Mr. Deepak Obhrai, the Parliamentary Secretary to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended Nigeria’s Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations in Abuja on October 1st, 2010 and the inaugural ceremony of President Goodluck Jonathan on May 29, 2011 as Special Representative of Canada’s Prime Minister. These official visits were in addition to the earlier visits of Nigeria’s then foreign Ministers, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, Now high Commissioner to Canada and Henry Odein Ajumongobia, to Ottawa in December 2009 and March 2011 respectively. These exchanges of official visits have, to a large extent, facilitated the deepening of relations between Nigeria and Canada. As part of its efforts to promote and deepen democratic governance in Nigeria, Canada provided support and logistics to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the conduct of elections since the return to democratic governance in 1999.
President Goodluck Jonathan
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The Honorable Olubenga Ashiru, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria
Ojo Uma Maduekwe, High Commissioner of Nigeria to Canada
Canada also has an ongoing project running until 2015 to support the long-term electoral cycle, which included the 2011 Presidential and Gubernatorial elections. Canada continues to be active in its support to groups and institutions that work to strengthen democracy, human rights, accountability and good governance in Nigeria.
Christohper Cooter, High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria
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WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE? To EXPAND your business into one of the most promising and rapidly expanding economy in the world.
Senator Bala Mohammed, Federal Capital Territory Minister
To HAVE first-hand INFORMATION about major works planned or currently in progress in Nigeria.
The Honorable Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Bala Mohammed was appointed as a Minister on 6th April, 2010. He also served as a Senator for Bauchi South, in Bauchi State, Nigeria in April 2007.
To MEET, discuss and develop business opportunities with top Nigerian government officials.
Honorable Minister Bala Mohammed currently occupies the leading role of the re-development of the Capital Territory Abuja through foreign direct investments (FDIs) and other mechanisms in shaping the Nigerian and African economy. Senator Bala Mohammed affirms the importance of FDI by stating that the Capital region of Abuja has already attracted over $6.6bn (about N1.086tn) in foreign direct investments in 2012.
To CONNECT and collaborate with various international investors on major infrastructure developments.
These investments, according to the Senator, were put in use towards the Abuja Town centre Development worth over $2.6n, and for the construction of the Abuja World Trade Centre worth over $1bn in FDI. The Senator is optimistic that the Federal Capital Territory Abuja will continue to perform and become a powerhouse in making Nigeria competitive within Africa and beyond.
To PROMOTE your companies’ expertise and to exhibit your products and services.
The Senator was pleased to see the FCTA officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 13 land-swap investors to immediately commence the opening up of eight new districts in the FCT, Abuja, which has been viewed critical for the socio-economic development of their citizens.
To LEARN more about the investment framework available for the private sector in Nigerian economy in line with Vision 20:2020. To HEAR about success stories of investing in Nigeria directly from major players, eg. Oando, CPCS, Bombardier.
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According to Senator Mohammed, “the sum of N350m to the FCTA, being fees for survey maps, detailed land use plan, engineering design, demographic reports, legal documentation and other ancillary services to qualify, is an indication of the seriousness of the deal.” Such a deal has been perceived, in addition to the N300bn investment from banks and outside Nigeria made, pivotal to the re-development of the Abuja districts’ infrastructure. Senator Mohammed said “the commencement of infrastructural development in three districts of the Federal Capital City, Abuja, during the year, was a major step forward for the federal territory.” Going forward with the Agenda of the Government of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Vision 20: 2020, Senator Mohammed noted the importance of using Public-Private Partnership to increase the speed of development in the FCT, five districts, including Katampe, Mabushi, Gwarinpa I and Kado.
Time Thursday May 2nd 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Exhibition Open
9:00 am - 9:30 am
WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS • Lucien Bradet, President and CEO, The Canadian Council on Africa • His Excellency Ojo Maduekwe, High Commissioner to Canada • The Honourable Ed Fast, Canadian Minister of Trade (TBC) • His Excellency Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria • Arc. Namadi Sambo, Vice President, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, GCON
9:30 am - 9:50 am
FDI AS THE BACKBONE FOR VISION 20:2020 Keynote Address: Update on the Policy Architecture for Vision 20: 2020 (Challenges and Opportunities) • Speaker: Minister of Naitonal Planning Shamsuddeen Usman, to present the Vision 20: 2020, Nigeria’s economic blueprint. This plan aims to place Nigeria among the top 20 largest world economies by the year 2020, with a GDP of US $900 Billion. Nigeria expects to attract $130 billion in private capital over the next ten years as it builds up to achieve its goals. President Goodluck Jonathan’s Transformation Agenda is tailored to achieve Vision 20: 2020. This transformative agenda focuses on good governance, infrastructure, human capital development, jobs creation, better resources management, elimination of corruption and sustained economic development.
9:55 am - 10:15 am
Address: Regulatory Framework to Protect Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria • Speaker: Minister of Trade and Investment Olusegun Olutoyin Aganga. Presentation on the policies and programs that the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment (FMTI) has enacted in order to protect capital and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and create a friendly business climate. Fiscal incentives include: tax holidays, 100% ownership structure for most businesses, 100% repatriation of profits, expedited visas and company registration and security for foreign employees.
10:15 am - 10:30 am Networking Break 10:30 am - 11.30 am
GOVERNORS’ ROUNDTABLE I
Nigeria delegation expects that there would be 2 or 3 Governors. A round table with these Governors for about one hour would be very much appreciated. The Governors will discuss the specific project opportunities on the horizon in their respective states.
PUBLIC WORKS- ROADS: Overview by Nigerian specialists
Nigeria’s robust transportation infrastructure plan includes both green field projects and the refurbishment of existing roads. In this session, learn more about attractive investment opportunities including key projects such as The Golden Triangle Super-Highway, a 4- to 6-lane new highway linking 30 cities and state capitals, the 2nd Lagos Outer Ring Road aimed at decongesting traffic in Lagos City, the Benue River Bridge (1km).
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Time Thursday May 2nd 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
AGRICULTURE: Overview Agriculture is the most important sector in the Nigerian economy. It employs 60 percent of Nigerians, including many rural women, and contributes up to 35 percent of the country’s GDP. Despite that Nigeria remains a net importer of food, for many reasons. The farmers are small –scale farmers and have not received investments to turn the business more productive. Country’s exports dominated by petroleum and its products have shifted the focus away from agriculture.
TOURISM: Overview Tourism in Nigeria centers largely on events, due to the country’s ample amount of ethnic groups, but also includes rain forests, savannah, waterfalls, and other natural attractions. Tourist sites in Nigeria include festivals and cultural celebrations, such as Durbar festivals, celebrated at the culmination of Muslim festivals Eid alFitr and Eid al-Adha. The nation’s national parks Old Oyo, Yankari, and Cross River National Parks are also worth of visiting.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Networking Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
TRANSPORTATION-RAILS & AVIATION: Overview by the Nigeria Ministry of transport. 90% of all freight and passenger movement occurs by road. The Federal government of Nigeria has put in place several mechanisms such as the Infrastructure Concession and Regulatory Commission (ICRC), the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), and the National Policy on Public Private Partnership to promote investment in other modes of transportation such as Rail and Marine Transport. The aviation subsector complements the development of other modes of transportation and presents lucrative investment opportunities for the private sector.
EDUCATION: Overview The challenge for Nigeria over the next decade is ensure the provision of education at all levels for its youth. The demand will be enormous and experiences of other countries such as Canada will be very important. Canada has been very present in this field in many countries on the continent through exchanges, curriculum development, training the trainers, etc. The workshop will explore ways of increasing this collaboration.
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY: Overview In the words of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria as entire Africa will continue to innovate with mobile technologies to increase productivity and to provide better services in health and education. Nigerian government is implementing an e-wallet payment system in its agricultural supply chain. This enables rural farmers to buy fertilizers directly from dealers and thus avoid middlemen. The World Bank for example, had identified the ICT and the entertainment sectors as ‘the next big wave of growth.
HEALTH: Overview Every nation has been challenged in the last decades to offer health service to its citizens. Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa, will also face similar issues. Lessons learned should be discussed as well as mistakes and succesess. The Canadian health system, while not perfect, should be open to more collaboration with the Nigerian authorities and health practitioners.
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Networking Break
4:15 pm - 5:35 pm
WATER: Overview Nigeria is blessed with abundant water resources estimated at 319 billion cubic meters. Today, there is an estimated $3.5 billion investment needed to meet Millennium Development Goals (MDG). The government of Nigeria is seeking private sector partners and experts for projects in irrigation infrastructure, water treatment plantsand dams.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
RECEPTION
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OIL & GAS: Overview The petroleum industry in Nigeria is the largest industry and main generator of GDP in Nigeria. As of 2000, oil and gas exports accounted for more than 98% of export earnings and about 83% of federal government revenue, as well as generating more than 40% of its GDP. It also provides 95% of foreign exchange earnings, and about 65% of government budgetary revenues.
Time Friday May 3rd 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Exhibition Open
9:00 am - 10:00 am
INVESTING IN NIGERIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE: SUCCESS STORIES FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR Nothing Breeds Success like Success! This informal talk-show-style session will highlight Canada and Nigerian private sector success stories across sectors. Panelists will share their experience and best practices. 4 to 5 panellists will participate in the presentations and discussions.
10:00 am - 11:00 am GOVERNORS’ ROUNDTABLE II If more than two Governors come to the event, we would have a second Roundtable. 11:00 am - 11:15 am Networking Break 11:15 am - 12:30 pm THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA. Nigeria with the largest city in Africa and a number of very large urban centers in the different States faces issues and must look at new approaches and solutions. A panel of Nigerians and Canadians would discuss this topic in a panel format. 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Networking Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
FINANCING AVENUES This talk-show-style session will showcase various funding models and will highlight funding mechanisms necessary to initiate and successfully complete infrastructure projects. Both private and public options will be discussed. The panellist would come from the Nigerian government, the Canadian government and the private sector.
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
CLOSING REMARKS • His Excellency Ojo Maduekwe High Commissioner to Canada • Mr. Benoit La Salle Chairman of the Board, The Canadian Council on Africa
Saturday May 4th Visits and individual meetings at companies’ sites. These visits have to be identified and will be mostly for the visitors coming from Nigeria. For More Information Please Contact:
Chris Kianza, Vice President, Business Development and Member Relations Phone: (613) 565-3011, Email: chris.kianza@ccafrica.ca
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SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PUBLICATION ON THE INVESTMENT CONFERENCE The 350 – page special publication will serve as a platform for the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote and drive trade investment into Nigeria using Foreign Relations as anchor. It will market Nigeria to Canada and other members of the international community and showcase the rich history and culture of the diverse ethnic groups that make up Africa’s most populous nation as well as highlight Nigeria’s natural endowments in mineral deposits, oil fertile land and friendly weather. Apart from the Federal Government and its agencies, the population will run special supplementary on some states and private organizations.
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REGISTRATION
*Nigerian Naira prices below are based on the current exchange/market rates, and are subject to change
Personal Information First Name: Last Name: Company: Job Title: Address: Postal Code: City: Province: Country: Telephone: E-mail:
* Early Bird Registration
MEMBER
NON-MEMBER FEE
$200 + HST and 2.75% service fees (Total $233.50) (Total N 36,353.15)
$250 + HST and 2.75% service fee (Total $291.88) (Total N 45,442.21)
$250+ HST and 2.75% service fees (Total $291.88) (Total N 45,442.21)
$300 + HST and 2.75% service fee (Total $350.25) (Total N 54,529.72)
(access to the VIP Breakfast & Lounge
$350+ HST and 2.75% service fees (Total $408.63) (Total N 63,618.79)
$400 + HST and 2.75% service fee (Total $467) (Total N 81,795.36)
(access to the VIP Breakfast & Lounge)
$400+ HST and 2.75% service fees (Total $467) (Total N 81,795.36)
$450 + HST and 2.75% service fee (Total $525.38) (Total N 99,971.94)
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$1,800 + HST and 2.75% service fees (Total $2,101.50) (Total N 327,178.33)
$2,500 + HST and 2.75% service fee (Total $ 2,918.75) (Total N 454,414.35)
(Includes Two Registration)
$2,000 + HST and 2.75% service fees (Total $2,335) (Total N 363,531.48)
$2,500 + HST and 2.75% service fee (Total $ 2,918.75) (Total N 454,414.35)
(Includes Two Registration)
$2,750 + HST and 2.75% service fees (Total $3,210.63) (Total N 499,856.56)
$3,300 + HST and 2.75% service fee (Total $3,852.75) (Total N 599,826.94)
(April 5th 2013) Registration
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