Nigeria-Canada Business Summit Harps on Economic Ties

The president of the Leadership and Governance in Canada, Mr Sam Adewale, has said, the third Canada-Nigeria Business Investment Summit highlighted commitment of both nations to strengthen economic ties.

Adewale also stated that the summit served as a platform to showcase innovative Canadian and Nigerian businesses, with several Canadian companies pitching their projects to potential investors.

In a statement made available to the newsmen, the president, who led the organisation of the summit said, the third Canada-Nigeria Business Investment Summit held in Canada recently was a successful event that ushered in international gathering aimed at fostering investment opportunities between Canada and Nigeria.

The statement added that, the summit attracted high-level dignitaries, senior government officials, and influential business leaders from both countries, making it a landmark event in enhancing bilateral economic relations.

The Canada-Nigeria Business Investment Summit is an initiative of Leadership and Governance Canada aimed at promoting trade and investment opportunities between Canada and Nigeria. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts, the summit seeks to enhance economic growth and development in both nations.

The event, featured series of insightful discussions, panel sessions, and breakout sessions focused on specific sectors, allowing participants to delve deeper into opportunities and challenges. Some of the sectors discussed included agriculture/agro allied, infrastructure real estate, construction and transportation, education and training, information communication and technology, solid minerals, health care/ pharmaceutical and alternative /renewable energy.

Adewale noted, in the statement, that keynote addresses from government officials and industry leaders set the tone for productive dialogues.