UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) - The British High Commission in conjunction with ACIOE and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is organizing a 2-day Business to Business Networking event for the Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Construction, Agriculture and Retail Industry sectors in Nigeria.
It is also partnering the Nigerian of Trade and Investment to help them gain access to opportunities in Nigeria and the UK, a statement from the British High Commission said. The two day event holds in Lagos. This project links UK businesses in every industry with validated business opportunities being offered by multinational organizations in Nigeria and potential partnership opportunities, it said.
The event also present an opportunity for companies interested in internationalizing their operations and accessing the vast potential in the African market to do so through a regulated platform with support from reputable government organizations. Africa, specifically Nigeria, is currently enjoying dynamic economic expansion with GDP growth of more than 5% per annum.
This growth is expected to attract more foreign direct investment interest from occupiers, developers and investors in the real estate and construction sector.
The retail industry has also seen expansive growth and has attracted significant foreign direct investment with the presence of international retail chains in Nigeria.
By Yunus Abdulhamid
Daily Trust/08/03/2013