LCCI, ministry partner on foreign investments

<p>The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would be partnering to woo investors at the 2023 LCCI International Business Conference & Expo.</p>, <p>The event, which would hold on August 29-30 in Lagos, tagged “Invest Nigeria” aims to introduce 10 unicorn companies to the economy, sign landmark investment agreements between Nigeria and other countries and establish multilateral trade associations.</p>, <p>A statement by the LCCI said highlights of the event would feature a business forum headlined by the Presidency, state government, diplomats, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and leaders of the organised private sector.</p>, <p>According to the chamber, there would also be a governor’s session, where five state governors will speak to the audience on investment opportunities in their states and the available incentives.</p>, <p>It added the event would feature 10 business-to-business sessions on oil and gas, manufacturing, agriculture, fintech, textile, and creative arts.</p>, <p>The chamber mentioned that there would also be four government-to-government meetings between representatives of the Nigerian government and representatives of other governments.</p>, <p>According to LCCI, an expo section with delegates and exhibitors from at least 50 different countries would headline the summit.</p>