Nigeria is set to host a global economic investment forum in New York, United States.
The event scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2022 will bring together host Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and Facebook Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, among others, according to a Sunday statement signed by the Spokesman for the President, Major General Muhammadu (retd.), Garba Shehu,
Garba said the event which is the second edition of the Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum (NIEPF) is part of FG’s “bid to further open up the country’s economy to international capital and attract foreign investment.”
He said that the “NIEPF is expected to draw the presence of world leaders in politics, economy, media as well as Civil Society Oganisations and international media to focus on the vast economic potentials of Nigeria and Africa’s leading economy.”
“Most significantly, President Muhammadu Buhari will deliver the keynote address at the event and will also host a High-Level Presidential Session with fellow Presidents and Heads of delegations on Issues That Need Joint Action for African Countries on the Development Drive such as the Post COVID-19 recovery and financing priorities; Africa’s Investment Climate and Market as well as De-risking the Continent.
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“In view of the wide spectrum of personalities attending the forum, there will be cluster thematic sessions on:
“(i) Growing Nigeria’s Agriculture for Food Security & Access to Export Market with special focus on Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War which presents opportunities for G7/G20-Nigeria Partnerships in Agriculture;
“(ii) Scaling Up International Resources for Financing Education in Africa with emphasis on Making facilities to Link Government, Deal Sponsors and International Pools of Capital in Education
“(iii) Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector: Reforms, Results and the Road focusing on Scaling Up Investment into the Gas Market—Plants, Parks, Cylinders, Reinjection.
Garba said that other issues slated for discussion include: Scaling Up International Resources for Healthcare in Africa bordering on: Upgrading and expanding Nigeria’s Healthcare Infrastructure towards making Nigeria the “healthcare hub” for Africa; Climate Change and Paths to Clean Road network upgrade and expansion, Airport upgrade, including dedicated airports for exports, Power generation, transmission and distribution. Road network upgrade and expansion, Airport upgrade, including dedicated airports for exports, Power generation, transmission and distribution.
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