Export Commission to showchase Nigeria 's trade, investment opportunities in U.S.
FROM EMEKA ANUFOR, ABUJA
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Export Commission, Mrs. Gladys Sasore will launch a new campaign tomorrow to promote trade and investment opportunities in Nigeria .
Public Affairs Manager at the Commission, Mr.Ndubueze Okeke said in a statement over the weekend that the campaign followed an invitation from The Whitaker Group in the US , which recently observed that Nigeria has enacted world-acclaimed reforms and has ushered in a new day for Africa .
Okeke announced that Sasore would introduce "A New Look at the New Nigeria" to the US business community, policy makers, media opinion leaders and other supporters at a luncheon in Washington firm, which developed the promotional campaign for NEPC.
The Nigerian trade and investment delegation led by Mrs.Sasore is also expected to participate in a host of meetings with US private sector leaders and government officials. The group will equally tour facilities of potentials private sector partners in the US .
President and CEO of The Whitaker Group, Mrs. Rosa Whitaker said in a statement that, "With a population of nearly 140 millions, Nigeria is the largest domestic market on the African continent. In April, the Obasanjo government eliminated $30 billion in foreign debt and instituted fiscally sound reforms. Nigeria has privatized five industries and brought in billions in foreign investments. The country's gross domestic product has been on a steady rise since 2001 and increased by a record six per cent last year. With strict, targeted reforms, the government has not only stemmed but also reversed a pattern of corruption that has marred Nigeria 's image for decades. In its first four years, reversed a pattern of corruption that had marred Nigeria 's image for decades.
"IN its first four years, Nigeria 's anti-corruption unit recovered more than 4$billion in assets that had been illegally acquired
"President Obasanjo, Sasore and other members of his team have championed a new era and the country deserves a new look. WE are honoured to be part of these pioneering developments in Nigeria and pleased that the nation is getting renewed recognition it has so devotedly earned. Our goal is to keep the world mindful of the ripe opportunities in Nigeria for trade and investment and work with the private sector to facilitate new opportunities."
