Washington, DC
April 20 – May 3rd, 2013
The Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) has organized a multi-city U.S. trade mission for some two dozen of its members. True to her core mission the trade mission is aimed at increasing business opportunities between the visiting delegation and U.S. companies with interest in Nigeria. The delegation comprises of business executives from the agriculture, service, consulting, petroleum, construction, manufacturing, and petroleum industries.
Speaking with AMIP News during the opening session at the Nigerian Embassy chancery in Washington, DC, the President of the Chamber – Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, reiterated the need for Nigerian businesses, especially those in the private sector to diversify.
Nigerian companies represented on this trade mission include:
1. Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals, PLC
2. Tricontinental Oil Services Limited
3. Exclusive Products & Equipments Ventures, LLC
4. Fosad Consulting, LLC
5. Neo Media & Marketing
6. Adeniji Kazeem & Co. (Barristers & Solicitors)
7. Shorange Petroleum, LLC
8. Bricks Integrals Construction Company
9. Deepfort Enterprise International Ltd.
10.Brand Believers Ltd.
Mr. Olanipekun Ojo, Executive Secretary of the Chamber explained that much care was taken into putting the delegation together so that the benefits of the trip would spread across several industries.
The schedule of events planned for the delegation in Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Detroit include company visits, match making sessions, and lectures from U.S. business leaders. The delegation will end their tour on May 3rd, at the African World Expo in Detroit.
The Nigeria-American Chamber of Commerce was established in 1960, originally as the Nigerian-American Friendship Club. After 5 decades of existence and operations it has become an important pillar supporting the commercial relationship between United States of America and Nigeria.
For more information about the chamber visit http://www.nigerianamericanchamber.com
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