Message from

HE Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

I am delighted to invite you to attend the Nigerian International Investment Forum (NIIF) 2012 in

Lagos on 3 - 5 October 2012.

My administration is very committed to the establishment of a strong foundation on which to build

development for Nigerians with equal opportunities for all. We have therefore prioritised power

generation and distribution, tackling corruption and security for Nigeria and the Niger Delta, along

with Water, Health, Transport and an improved business environment for job creation and human

empowerment.

Building on the past decade of sustained economic and democratic development, I believe the

nation has an abundance of significant opportunities to be explored for development and

investment including bridging the infrastructure gap, revitalising agriculture and manufacturing,

and rebalancing the dependence on oil. The challenge of generating inclusive development and

improving national capacity and skills are also critical to achieving high growth rates.

The NIIF provides a good platform to focus on how the private and public sector can forge

sustainable partnerships in respect of reaching the national objective which is to become one of

the top global economic leaders by the year 2020. With this abundance of investment

opportunities, we will be glad to welcome a selected audience of business leaders and investors

to assist the achievement of these goals.

This Nigerian International Investment Forum will be organised by NIPC in partnership with the

Commonwealth Business Council and Image Affairs Nigeria.

I hope that you will be able to attend this important event and look forward to welcoming you to

Lagos.

Goodluck Jonathan

Message from Hon Olusegun O. Aganga

Minister of Trade and Investment

The Federal Republic of Nigeria

It is my honour to welcome you to the 2nd Nigeria International

Investment Forum. This year’s event, which is the product of a strategic

collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigeria

Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), the Commonwealth Business

Council (CBC) and Image Affairs Nigeria (IAN), will build on the success

recorded during the inaugural forum in 2010.

The theme of this year’s forum, “Invest in Nigeria: Africa’s Premier Global Investment Destination”,

is most appropriate, given the huge investment opportunities in Nigeria and the rare mix of a large

and growing population in the midst of abundant natural resources. I’ll tell you, a ready market

and raw materials are the basic ingredients for profitable investments. But the icing on the cake is

that the Ministry of Trade and Investment is committed to providing an enabling environment to

stimulate and sustain domestic investment and attract Foreign Direct Investment into all sectors of

the Nigerian economy.

Already, we have put in place friendly and sector-specific investment incentives and policies as

part of our renewed efforts towards making our country, Nigeria, the preferred investment hub in

Africa and globally. The renewed interest of local and foreign investors in the Nigerian economy,

especially within the last one year of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s administration is an

attestation to the fact that the environment is truly friendlier.

I have no doubt that this forum provides a veritable platform, particularly for foreign investors, to

explore and tap into the abundant investment opportunities in Nigeria. You are in the right

environment where your investment equations can only be positive.

On this note, I welcome you once again to Nigeria, the land of abundant opportunities.

Thank you

Olusegun O. Aganga

Message from H. Odein Ajumogobia, SAN

Chairman, Image Affairs Nigeria

I am delighted on behalf of Image Affairs Nigeria, to express our commitment to the success

of this 2nd Nigeria International Investment Forum, through a deepening collaborative

partnership with between The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Trade and Investment,

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and the Commonwealth Business Council.

Just as Africa is acknowledged as the new frontier for growth, Nigeria's offer of an

unparalleled spectrum of opportunity for such enterprise is equally recognised and has

therefore come to be the focus of this unique investment forum.

At this conference prospective investors will receive all the information they will need to fully

appreciate the business opportunities that abound in Nigeria.

Image Affairs Nigeria are thus pleased to welcome you all to this dynamic and invaluable

African investment forum.

Message from Peter Longworth, CMG

Director-General, Commonwealth Business Council

I am delighted that CBC is organising the 2nd Nigeria International Investment Forum in

partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade and Investment, the Nigeria

Investment Promotion Commission and Image Affairs Nigeria.

This will be my first venture in Nigeria as Director General of the

Commonwealth Business Council, and I am looking forward to playing a part in one of the

most dynamic, fastest growing and entrepreneurial countries in Africa, if not the world.

This year’s Forum will build on the success of the Inaugural Forum held in 2010, by showcasing

the tremendous opportunities available to international investors in Nigeria. This year the

Forum will have a strong State Level programme, and will be addressed by a number of

Governors alongside Federal Ministers and representatives of international business.

I look forward to meeting you in Lagos

Message from Eng. Mustafa Bello

Executive Secretary, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission

It is with great pleasure that I again welcome you to the 2nd Nigeria International Investment

Forum in Lagos.

The event will showcase the abundant investment opportunities our nation is endowed with

as well as show you the economic transformation agenda of President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele

Jonathan, GCFR.

Nigeria has huge market potential and abundant natural resources and the Nigerian

Government is dedicated to creating a business friendly climate that is attractive to

international investors. To achieve this, the NIPC is reviewing investment policies and sector

specific incentives in the country.

As we partner with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Trade and Investment, the

Commonwealth Business Council and Image Affairs Nigeria, in organising a resounding

event, we urge you to take advantage of this all-important forum and visit Nigeria.

You are heartily welcome!

Thank you and God bless.

Forum Programme Oriental Hotel, Lagos

Day One - Wednesday 3 October

09:00 - 18:00 Registration

3 - 5 October Nigeria Trade and Industry Exhibition To be opened by HE. Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

Hon Olusegun O. Aganga, Minister for Trade and Investment

10:30 - 18:00 Arts and culture Exhibition

3 - 5 October Organised and opened by Chief Edem Duke, Hon. Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation

Eng. Mustafa Bello, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission

20:30 - 23:00 Nigeria International Investment Awards dinner Hosted by H.E Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

HE. Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

Hon. Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, Minister of National Planning

Hon. Amb Olugbenga Ashiru, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Hon Olusegun O. Aganga, Minister for Trade and Investment

H. Odein Ajumogobia, SAN Chairman, Image Affairs Nigeria

Keynote address: Aliko Dangote, President & Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group

Day Two - Thursday 4 October

08:00 – 09:00 Registration

09:30 – 11:00 Opening Ceremony: Nigeria, ‘Africa’s premier global investment destination’ It is predicted that by 2050 Nigeria will be the nation with the largest GDP in Africa. This session will examine the

opportunities and challenges to realise that outcome through accelerated economic growth, trade and

investment and enterprise development. Peter Longworth, Director General, Commonwealth Business Council

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank and Board Member, Commonwealth Business

Council

Hon Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minister of Finance

Hon Olusegun O. Aganga, Minister of Trade and Investment

TCA Ranganathan, Chairman and Managing Director, Export-Import Bank of India

Keynote Address: H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria

Vote of Thanks: Sir Chikwe Onyejekwe, Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company

11:00 – 11:30 Networking and Refreshment Break - Sponsored by Union Bank

11:30 – 13:00 Plenary 1: Investing in Energy: Power Chair: HE Chris Cooter, High Commissioner, Canadian High Commission in Nigeria

Hon Darius Ishaku, Minister of State for Power

Bernard Bos, President - Finance, Sub-Saharan Africa, Shell Nigeria

Lazarus Angbazo President, GE Sub-Saharan Africa, General Electric

Arif Mohiuddin, Partner/Vice President, International Operations, CPCS Transcom

Alain DeCat, Managing Director, Siemens Limited

13:00 – 14:30 State Lunch: Hosted by Governor, State 1

14:30 – 16:00 Plenary 2: Mining and Minerals - Nigeria’s abundance of untapped resources Chair: Pascal Dozie, Chairman of Diamond Group Advisory Board and Co-Chair, Australia – Nigeria Trade and

Investment Council

Hon Arc. Mohammed Musa Sada, Minister of Mines and Steel Development

SNC-Lavalin International - Speaker TBC

Savannah Gold International (Australia) - Speaker TBC

16:00 – 16:15 Networking and Refreshment Break

16:15 - 17:15 Invest in Nigeria, the Way Forward “With a population of over 150 million, Nigeria is every investors delight” Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR,

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Commonwealth Business Forum, Perth, 2012 Seyi Bickersteth, Senior Partner, KPMG

17:15 – 18:45 Business Roundtable A: Petrochemicals Hon Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum Resources

Dow Africa, Dow Chemical Company

Business Roundtable B: Telecommunications Hon. Omobola Johnson, Minister of Communication Technology

Dr. Eugene Juwah, Executive Vice Chairman NCC

Business Roundtable C: Manufacturing Aliko Dangote, President/ CEO Dangote Group

Ashish Thakkar Group Managing Director, Mara Group, Dubai

*Speakers tbc

Forum Programme Day Three - Friday 5 October

08:30 – 09:30 Networking Breakfast

09:30 – 11:00 Plenary 3: Agriculture - Nigeria's next growth market Dr. Akinwunmi Ayo Adesina, Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Makhtar Diop, Vice President World Bank Africa region, World Bank

Jerry Parkes, Managing Principal, Injaro Investments

Sime Darby - Speaker TBC

11:00 – 11:30 Networking and Refreshment Break

11:30 – 13:00 State Investment Roundtable: Hosted by Governor HE Godswill Akpabio, Akwa Ibom

State

13:00 – 14:30 State Lunch: Hosted by Governor, State 3

14:30 – 16:00 Business Roundtable D: Aviation, taking off in new directions Chair: HE Andrew Lloyd, British High Commission, Abuja

Hon. Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi, Minister of Aviation

Ewan Cameron, Chief Executive Officer, Lonhro Hotels

Alistair Herriot, Managing Director at Losberger

Enrico Lalia Morra, Regional Business Manager - Sub-Saharan Africa, AugustaWestland

Susan Mashibe, Founder and Executive Director of TanzJet & World Economic Forum 2011 Young Global Leader

Business Roundtable E: Housing and Construction

Part 1 - Housing Hon. Amal Pepple, CFR, Minister of Lands, Housing & Urban Development

Arc. Terver Gemade, Federal Housing Authority Nigeria

Jameel Verjee Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Diar Capital, United Arab Emirates

Part 2 - Public Works

Hon. Mike Onolememen, Minister of Works, Nigeria

Business Roundtable F: Transportation Hon. Idris A. Umar, Minister of Transport

Wale Shonibare, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. United Bank for Africa - Capital

Dr Bernard Obika, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Roughton International, UK

Transnet - Speaker TBC

Part 1 - Shipping and port development Part 2 - Roads and Rail

16:00 – 16:30 Networking and Refreshment Break

16:30 – 18:00 Plenary 4: Public Private Partnerships and PFI - Private sector joins Government to sustain

economic growth

Bolanie Onagorawa, Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprise

Mansur Ahmed, Director General, Infrastructure Concessions Regulatory Commission

Andrew Alli, President and Chief Executive Officer, Africa Finance Corporation

Sanjeev Gupta, Managing Partner, Emerging Opportunities, United Arab Emirates

18:00 – 18:30 Closing session

*Speakers tbc

Gallery

HE Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria, with H.

Odein Ajumogobia, SAN Chairman, Image Affairs at

the African Union Summit.

Hon Professor Bart Nnaji,

Minister of Power addressing

the Ministerial Power Summit

2012

HE Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria and

Aigboje Aig‐Imoukhuede,

Group Managing Director, Access Bank,

at

Commonwealth Business Forum Perth 2011

Umar M. Nadada, Director General, Smedan and Hon

Olusegun O. Aganga Minister for Trade and Investment,

Nigeria

HE Gabriel Suswam, Governor, Benue State

addressing the Investing Benue State

Roundtable at the Commonwealth Business

Forum 2011, Perth, Australia

HE Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria and Pascal Dozie,

Chairman of Diamond Group Advisory Board and Co-Chair,

Australia – Nigeria Trade and Investment Council, at the

Commonwealth Business Forum Perth 2011

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman,

Dangote Group and Hon Olusegun O.

Aganga Minister for Trade and

Investment, Nigeria

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The Organisers

Commonwealth Business Council The Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) was established in 1997 with a direct mandate from Heads of

Commonwealth Governments to promote trade and investment amongst 54 member nations and increase

economic linkages with non‐member countries. CBC’s goal is to achieve economic empowerment for

shared global prosperity through the enhancement of private sector contribution to social and economic

development. For more information please visit our website www.cbcglobal.org

Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission NIPC is a Federal Government Agency in Nigeria which was established to encourage, promote, and

coordinate investments in Nigeria. The Agency provides services for the grant of business entry permits,

licenses, authorizations and incentives in a One-Stop-Shop environment. The services are provided in a

co-ordinated, streamlined, efficient and transparent manner to meet the needs of investors. NIPC is working

in partnership with the CBC and IAN. www.nipc.gov.ng

Image Affairs Nigeria Image Affairs Nigeria Ltd was incorporated in 2009, the company was formed to preserve, promote and

develop the positive image of Nigeria and provides prospective investors with access to first-hand

information regarding the opportunities open to them in Nigeria. Image Affairs Nigeria Ltd is engaged as a

consultant to the Nigerian investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and also acts as a senior representative

of the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) in Nigeria, and partners with both NIPC and CBC on a number

of Investment driven projects and programmes. The company’s motto is: One Nation, One People, One Des-

tination. info@imageaffairsnigeria.com

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