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5.8. INVESTMENT PROMOTION ACTIVITIES
5.8.1 Sensitization of NIPC Activities
The Commission carried out a sensitization programme aimed at educating the
Public on its activities and to seek public support for its programmes. To this
end, courtesy visits were made by the Executive Secretary/CEO and
Management of the Commission to relevant government ministries, State
Governors, State Investment Promotion Agencies, Heads of relevant government
Parastatals, High Commissions/embassies of foreign countries, Multinational
companies, accomplished Industrialists, and other stakeholders was successfully
carried out.
On the other hand, notable organizations and dignitaries also called on the
Commission during the period under review. Most of the courtesy calls were to
explore areas of collaboration and areas of investment from the Commission.
This has helped the Commission to have a better appreciation of the challenges
the investors grapple with in the Nigeria business environment and also to
develop strategies to handle same. The surge in the number of enquiries is a
further testimony of the realization of NIPC's role and effectiveness in
investment promotion in the country.
5.8.2 HOSTING OF BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT FORUMS
The following Business and Investment Forums were held during the reporting
period:
• NIGERIA-BRAZIL BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT FORUM
The Commission successfully organized the 1st Nigeria-Brazil Business and
investment Forum which held in Sao Paulo. The event was sponsored by the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the Edo State Government. It was well
attended by both Nigerian and Brazilian Participants. As a fallout of the event,
the Commission has worked on the following areas:
(i)
A private airline - Al-Dawood Air Ltd interested to provide the air link
between Nigeria and Brazil under Variq accreditation.
The
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