Join Us Thu 17 Oct: Forging Stronger Links: Rivers State (Nigeria) and Caribbean Trade and Investment Webinar
FromCAIPA – Invest In Caribbean
A reminder to join us tomorrow Thursday, October 17th at 10 AST, for an engaging webinar hosted by the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) and the Bonny Chamber of River State in Nigeria, where we explore exciting opportunities for trade and investment between the Caribbean and Nigeria.
Rivers State in Nigeria has a population of approximately 7.2 million, making it one of the most populous and economically significant regions in the country.
Join the webinar and discover how our shared heritage and innovative sectors can pave the way for fruitful partnerships and mutual growth in this dynamic global landscape.
Details:
Thursday, October 17th, 10:00a – 11:50a AST
Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAoc–oqDwrGtZRdQShUMQi1fFiMe4z5nnD#/
Agenda:
10:00 am – 10:10 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Ms. Constance Nwokejiobi, President, Bonny Chamber
- Mr. Ronald Theodore, President, CAIPA
10:10am – 10:45 am AfriCaribbean Connections: Our Leaders Talk About Expanding Economic Ties Between the Regions
- His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS Governor of Rivers State
- Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis
- His Majesty King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, CON, Perekule XI, Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Grand Bonny Kingdom
Special Remarks: Bridging the Gap between Africa and the Caribbean
- Mr. Okechukwu Ihejirika, Ag. Chief Operating Officer, Caribbean Region, African Export–Import Bank
10:45am – 11:30am Panel Discussion: Overview of Trade and Investment Opportunities in Bonny Island (River State) and the Caribbean region – What are the Opportunities?
Moderator: Ms. Kaye-Ann Greenidge, CEO, Invest Barbados
Panelists:
- Mrs. Aisha Rimi, Executive Secretary/CEO Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)
- Mr. Ronald Theodore, President, Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA)
11:30am – 11:45am Question and Answer Session
- Moderated by Ms. Kaye Ann Greenidge, CEO, Invest Barbados
11:45am – 11:50am Closing Remarks
- Ms. Constance Nwokejiobi, President, Bonny Chamber
