About the Forum
Backstory
Nigeria is the largest trading partner of the European Union, accounting for 60% of EU’s trade with West Africa. However, the trade between most of the countries in Europe has been largely traditional: Oil and Gas.
This is same with Belgium.
With the rebasing of the Nigerian economy in 2014, it was observed that oil accounted for 12% of the country’s GDP, less than the contribution of Agriculture, Information Technology, Trade, Entertainment and Services.
The Non-oil sector of the Nigerian economy had since then, been contributing substantially to growth and most times about 85% to the GDP of the country.
Consequently, the Federal Government continued to diligently pursue the flagship programme, the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) (now replaced by the National Development Plan 2021-2025), aimed at stabilising
and diversifying the economy. The Federal Government identified agriculture and food security, power, industrialisation, employment and products such as cotton, cement, palm oil, shea abutter, petrochemicals amongst others, as areas of intervention in a bid to improve the export base and revenue generation. Nigeria is galvanizing resources and institutions to raise local production and improve the business environment which has improved
considerably.
In cognisance with the policy stance of the present administration, especially, in promoting the non-oil sector of the Nigerian economy, the Nigerian Embassy in collaboration with partners including the Belgium Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce - Brussels and Abuja, A-Law Firm, Abuja Chamber of Commerce, Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and Diplomatic Vista will convene a Business Forum under the Theme “Building Sustainable Partnerships in the Non-oil Sector” in two locations: Luxembourg and Belgium on the 7th, 8th & 9th June, 2023 respectively.
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Forum's Objectives
The objectives of the Forum include amongst others:
a. Promoting Nigeria as an attractive destination for investment.
b. Increasing bilateral trade relations between Nigeria and Belgium/Luxembourg;
c. Attracting Foreign Direct Investment into the Nigerian economy;
d. Sensitizing Belgium and Luxembourg business communities on the opportunities available in the Non-oil sector of the Nigerian economy;
e. Building partnerships and enhance contact between businesses
f. Building sustainable business partnership between the government and private sectors of Nigeria, Belgium and Luxembourg.
The Forum will focus on these sectors:
Agri-Business
Health
Construction/Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Financial Services
Mining & Solid Minerals
Tourism
Telecommunication
Focus Sectors
Structure
The three day event will include the following:
Plenary/opening Session;
Thematic Sessions/Panel Discussions
Country/Sector Presentations/Expo
B2B/B2G meetings
Company visits
Reception at Ambassador’s residence
Expected Outcomes
The meeting is expected to have the following main outcomes:
Promote cooperation between the public and private sectors of the countries;
Secure investment in diverse priority and emerging industries for mutual benefits;
Knowledge sharing on innovative business and financing models, to
support private sector engagement in the priority sectors of the Nigerian Economy;
It is also envisaged that the deliberations will lead to actionable suggestions and
follow-up actions by stakeholders in the overall context of sustainable business partnerships.
Target Audience
Participants at the Forum would include:
- Policy makers from Nigeria, Belgium and Luxembourg responsible for the implementation of national development policies and strategies in the Trade and Investment, Agriculture, Health, Export and Import Zone, Power and Information and Communication Technology sectors;
- Members of the business communities of the countries;
- Partners and other interested organizations.
Speakers
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Belgium, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and Head of the Nigerian Delegation to the European Union and to the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States.
H.E Ambassador Obinna C. Onowu
Sponsorship Packages
1
BRONZE
€2,500
-Company flyers and brochure will be presented at the Business Forum
(at registration desk and other
stands of organizers)
-Company flyers and brochure
will be included in gift packages
-Advertise your logo on our website as a sponsor
-Two guest registrations
-Vote of thanks at end of event
2
SILVER
€15,000
-Company flyers and brochure will be presented at the Business Forum (at registration desk and other stands of organizers)
-Company flyers and brochure will be included in gift packages
-Advertise your logo on our website as a sponsor
-Brand your logo in Business Forum promotional materials, give you space to advertise in Business Forum Brochure
with wide circulation
-Give you space to display your products and services at the Business Forum
-Put you directly in contact with your target market in Nigeria, Belgium and
Luxembourg
-Give you an opportunity to brand your logo at venue of Business Forum (company
banners and other promotional materials)
-Customized B2B and B2G meetings
-Three guest registrations
-Vote of thanks at end of event
3
GOLD
€25,000
-Company flyers and brochure will be presented at the Business Forum (at registration desk and other stands of organizers)
-Company flyers and brochure will be included in gift packages
-Advertise your logo on our website as a sponsor
-Brand your logo in Business Forum promotional materials, give you space to advertise in Business Forum Brochure with wide circulation
- Give you space to display your products and services at the Business Forum
-Put you directly in contact with your target market in Nigeria, Belgium and
Luxembourg
-Give you an opportunity to brand your logo at venue of Business Forum (company banners and other promotional materials)
-Customized B2B and B2G meetings + Company visit
-One Speakers slot
-Four guest registrations
-Vote of thanks at beginning and end of event
4
PARTNER
€40,000
-Company flyers and brochure will be presented at the Busines Forum (at registration desk and other stands of organizers)
-Company flyers and brochure will be included in gift packages
-Advertise your logo on our website as a sponsor
-Brand your logo in Business Forum promotional materials, give you space to advertise in Business Forum Brochure with wide circulation
- Give you space to display your products and services at the Business Forum
-Put you directly in contact with your target market in Nigeria, Belgium and
Luxembourg
-Give you an opportunity to brand your logo at venue of Business Forum (company banners and other promotional materials)
-Customized B2B and B2G meetings + Company visit
-10 guest registrations
-Presentation slot (presenting company products and services, limited to two open time slots)
-Banner at entrance of the event
-Vote of thanks at beginning and end of event
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