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Council felt that new efforts were needed by the Government to
communicate the positive changes to the world beyond Nigeria. Much of
the international business community had no knowledge of the reforms
underway in the country and continued ignorance would reinforce the
traditional image of Nigeria as not an attractive investment location.
Efforts included making it easier for businessmen to visit Nigeria without
facing a laborious process to obtain visas etc;
Reform of the Civil Service, further improvements in security and the
continued fight against corruption, were all necessary if Nigeria was to
build on the reforms it had made in many sectors;
The Council looked forward to evaluating the progress of the initiatives
agreed at its next meeting and agreed that the two meetings of the HIIC in
2006 would be held from 22-23 June 2006 in London or New York and 30
November to 1st Dec 2006 in Abuja.
(iv) Activities of the (HIIC in 2006)
The Commission successfully organized two Honorary International Investor
Council Meetings which held in London from the 15th - 16th June, 2006 and in
Abuja from the 27th - 28th November, 2006.
The two meetings were respectfully chaired by the Chairman of the Council, His
Excellency, President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR and Council Co-
ordinator Baroness Lynda Chalker alongside other Council Members who
attended the meetings.
Also, in attendance were Ministers and Chief Executives of Government
Agencies among which include Ministers of Finance, Agriculture, FCT, Solid
Minerals, Power & Steel, Commerce, Communications, Information and National
Orientation, Education, Economic Adviser, National Security Adviser, CBN
Governor and CEO's of NIPC, NNPC, BPE and PHCN.
(a) Third Council Meeting Conclusion:
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Council noted that the deliberations were resourceful and innovative; and
observed that the Government was making progress towards improving
the image of the country, therefore, the council and other friends of
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