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The Four Pillar Objectives
Establish a pipeline of 50+ structured agro-commodity trade deals between Europe and Nigeria.
Facilitate over $30 million in portfolio investment for agribusiness in Nigeria
Structure over 20 trade deals of agricultural equipment and inputs supply from Europe to Nigeria.
Establish structures for over 50 partnerships in market entry and technical partnerships to boost productivity and value-added for food security.
Partners
Media Partners
Agenda
Day One
11th September
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Network and Introduction of Key Delegation (9:30 am)
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Key Note Speech (10:00am)
Host
Name
Gbenga Ogundipe: Social Secretary, NIDOE (Belgium/Luxembourg)
Name
Dorien Laermans: Diplomat in training, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Belgium
Topic
Connecting deals, seeding growth for Europe Nigeria agri-investment and trade expansion
Name
Pieter Leenknegt: Belgian Ambassador, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Topic
Connecting deals, seeding growth for Europe Nigeria agri-investment and trade expansion
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Panel Session One (10:30 am)
Lead Speaker / Moderator
Name
Hon.Omotayo Adeola: Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investments & Cooperatives-Ekiti state
Topic
Spotlight on Latest Europe-Nigeria Agri-Investments and Trade Deals: Identifying Catalysts for Investments and Trade.
Panelist
Name
Mr. Mohammed Abu Ibrahim: Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Agricultural Development Fund
Topic
Spotlight on Latest Europe-Nigeria Agri-Investments and Trade Deals: Identifying Catalysts for Investments and Trade.
Panelist
Name
Edwin van Veenhuizen: Strategy and Partnership Manager Invest International
Topic
Spotlight on Latest Europe-Nigeria Agri-Investments and Trade Deals: Identifying Catalysts for Investments and Trade.
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Panelist
Name
Bart Coenegrachts: Senior Investment Officer EDFI Management Company
Topic
Spotlight on Latest Europe-Nigeria Agri-Investments and Trade Deals: Identifying Catalysts for Increased Investments and Trade.
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Presentation One (11:30 am)
Name
Dr tony Bello: Chairman/ Co-founder, Shine Bridge Global
Topic
Investment, Market and Trade Opportunities in Consumer Goods Manufacturing Using Africa Staples
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Tea Break – Networking Break (11:45 am)
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Panel Session two (12:00 pm)
Lead Speaker / Moderator
Name
Roy Forney: Associate, Structuring & Sales covering Sub-Sahran Africa, TCX Fund
Topic
Beyond Letters of Credit: Exploring Alternative Trade Finance Instruments for Nigeria’s Agri-Trade.
Panelist
Name
Richard Ofosu Ansong: Manager, Structured Trade and Commodity Finance, African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim)
Topic
Beyond Letters of Credit: Exploring Alternative Trade Finance Instruments for Nigeria’s Agri-Trade.
Panelist
Name
Deji Adebusoye: Partner,Sahel Capital
Topic
Beyond Letters of Credit: Exploring Alternative Trade Finance Instruments for Nigeria’s Agri-Trade.
Panelist
Name
Ayo sotinrin: Chief Executive Officer, SAO groups
Topic
Beyond Letters of Credit: Exploring Alternative Trade Finance Instruments for Nigeria’s Agri-Trade.
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Panel Session Three (1:00pm)
Panelist
Name
Kenneth Efetobor Izomoh: Climate-smart trade, investment, and sustainability expert-Co-Founder/President of SEDIT-AFRICA
Topic
Streamlining Regulations and Opportunities for Increased Europe-Nigeria Agri-Investment and Trade
Panelist
Name
Assel Aitkhozhina: Senior investment professional, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Topic
Streamlining Regulations and Opportunities for Increased Europe-Nigeria Agri-Investment and Trade
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Panelist
Name
Frank Nagel: Chairman, NABC
Topic
Streamlining Regulations and Opportunities for Increased Europe-Nigeria Agri-Investment and Trade
Panelist
Name
David Sodade: Senior Project Manager, NIDOE (Belgium/Luxembourg)
Topic
Streamlining Trade Policy, Regulations, and Incentives for Increased Europe-Nigeria Agri-Investment and Trade.
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Presentation Two (2:00pm)
Topic
Building a Resilient Food System: Unlocking Opportunities for Value Chain Actors in Nigeria
Name
Rufus Idris: Country Director Nigeria, AGRA
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Presentation Three (2:15pm)
Topic
Driving Impact Investments into Africa's Agribusiness Ecosystem
Name
Mauricio Barocio: Senior Investment Manager,
Kampani
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Closing Remarks (2:30pm)
Panelist
Name
Efe Agharite: Investment and Trade Promotions Lead, Welcome2Africa International
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Lunch and networking (3:00pm)
Day Two
12th September
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Agribusiness Trade and Investment Study Tour Belgium: pre-arranged business meetings. (10:00am)
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Lunch and networking. (3:00pm)
Day Three
13th September
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Agribusiness Trade and Investment Study Tour Belgium: pre-arranged business meetings. (10:00am)
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Lunch and networking. (3:00pm)
Deal Room
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