African World Expo
Detroit, MI – April 26, 2013 –Eniang Efiong, founder and president of the African World Expo announces the city of Farmington Hills, MI hosting the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission to Michigan on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The city of Farmington Hills and its surrounding area is the hub of over 900 business establishments representing 700 foreign-parent firms. Forty-four of the leading 100 auto suppliers located in Oakland County have business locations owned by foreign parent companies. “Farmington Hills understand the value of international business collaborations”, stated Efiong. “That’s why we are extremely excited about this business forum and we are really looking forward to providing an opportunity for the Nigerian delegation to be introduced to and be able to begin meaningful dialogue with American businesses” Efiong continued.
His Excellency Bassey Archibong, ( MNI ) Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Hon. Habib Baba Habu, Consul General, Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce Executives and their members are all part of the delegation from Nigeria that will attend this event. The mission presents a unique opportunity for both Nigerian and Michigan companies to meet directly with buyers, distributors and key players that Michigan based companies need to know in order to facilitate business in the Nigerian market.
With over 170 million inhabitants Nigeria is a strong resource base, with tremendous economic growth prospects. The Nigerian governmental emphasis on investing in developing the country’s infrastructure and industry, positions Nigeria to offer significant opportunities for exports of U.S. equipment, technology and services. Nigerian leaders have embarked on programs to dramatically expand the country’s electrical energy generation capacity, improve its roads and bridges, commercialize its impressive natural gas resources, and revitalize its manufacturing sector. “A positive orientation toward US products, services and technology, makes Nigeria a market U.S. companies need to include in their international business development plans”, stated Efiong.
The Trade Mission and forum will help businesses learn about trade financial services offered by U.S. commercial banks and trade financing agencies. Information on how to enter new markets, access working capital, find buyers, establish credit and identify financial support, as well as information on protection against nonpayment, and strategies to improve cash flow.
A number of key African and United States business leaders have been invited to the forum, including Don Davis CEO First Independence National Bank, Roderick Rickman Chairman and CEO of Rickman Enterprise Group LLC International, Alan Young CPA Managing Director Alan C. Young and Associates, William Brooks CEO Brooks Enterprise, Kenneth Harris CEO Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, Donald E. Snider President Metro Business Connect, LLC, Harvey Hollins, II Director of the Michigan Office of Urban & Metropolitan Initiatives, Dr. Curtis L. Ivery Chancellor Wayne County Community College District, (WCCCD) Hon. Gary Loster Chairman, Motherland Group LLC, Mfon Oworoetop CEO, Coast To Coast, Robin Kole James, CEO Professional Medical Center, Omobonike Odegbami Provost of Professional Development, (WCCCD) African Business Chamber of Commerce Lee Green, United African Community Organizations Dr. Salewa Ola, African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce Errol Service, Nigerians in the Diaspora Organization, U.S.A. and the Nigerian Foundation of Michigan.
The forum Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm will be held at the:
Farmington Hills City Building
31555 West Eleven Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48332
The event is organized by the African World Expo in partnership with Watts Partners, Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce, Core Logistics and the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC. For more information please contact 313-729-3765 or email awebl2020@hotmail.com
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