- Association proposes industrial park, other investments
Top Kwara businesswoman and former Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Kwara Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA), Mrs Madinah Adigun-Oladotun, was among a high-powered team that led Polish investors on a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) on Wednesday in Abuja.
The high-powered team is being coordinated by foremost Lagos investor and Chairman ZGM Group of Companies, Dr. Abbey Onas.
The team also included the Technical Director of ZGM Group and Kwara-born architect Mr. Zakirudeen Oladotun.
The Polish investors are in Nigeria to explore investment and partnership opportunities, and they’ve visited various business stakeholders and organisations in the country.
NACCIMA received the Polish Investors, as both Dele Kelvin Oye Esq., the National President of NACCIMA, and Engr. Jani Ibrahim, the Deputy President of the association, were present.
Dr. Abbey Onas recognized the impact of NACCIMA in connecting foreign companies with the local ones. He stated that the visit would introduce the investors to the agency in order to guide them. He noted that the zone is making efforts to involve local investors in the zone to take advantage of the incentives.
The NACCIMA President stated that the agency will study the current state of relations between Nigeria and Poland. He noted that it is NACCIMA’s job to provide the structure for businesses thrive in the country. He promised to connect the team with resource persons who operate in their specific sectors so as to drive partnership.
Highlighting the numerous business opportunities in the country, he said that the profit margins from investments in the country are quite high.
Jani stressed the need to strengthen Nigeria’s partnership with Poland. While mentioning that the country has a large market, particularly of young people, he emphasized the huge potential the country has as the number one economy in Africa. He recommended that the team visits the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment and Permanent Secretaries responsible for bilateral relations.
Jani appreciated the delegation. He also proposed the idea of building industrial parks within Nigeria as such will provide ready infrastructure for companies to produce. He noted that the production activities within the country serves not just Nigeria but Africa as a whole.
Architect Zakirudeen Oladotun, the Technical director of ZGM Investment Group, thanked NACCIMA for receiving the delegation. He expressed hope that the Polish team’s horizon has been broadened through the meeting.
NACCIMA President, Kelvin Oye Esq., presented the team with an award in recognition of the immense efforts that are being made to secure foreign direct investments in Nigeria. Dr Abbey Onas, ZGM Chairman, also presented the President with an award of excellence, highlighting his performance in promoting the economic development of Nigeria.