The US-Nigeria Trade Council (USA) is to host the US-Nigeria AgriBusiness Investment Summit on November 16-18, 2017 at the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
According to the organisers, the 3-day Summit offers attendees “unsurpassed market data intelligence that helps drive their Agribusinesses forward. It is a unique opportunity to explore and expand the international presence for our agribusiness products and services”.
A statement explained that “Participants from Nigeria will be exposed to advanced Agro- biotechnologies and data-driven, modern, large-scale farming solutions in USA, and discover global agriculture funding options available in US to farming projects in Africa.
“Participants from USA will identify market expansion opportunities, as well as sourcing for agricultural products from Nigeria.
“In addition to providing an opportunity to meet with manufacturers and suppliers of crop protection products, USNAGRIS 2017 offers opportunities to gain insight into those factors that could impact the industry for years to come.
“Ambassador (Dr.) Robin R. Sanders, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, and currently CEO of the FEEEDS Advocacy Initiative will deliver the keynote address, while Iyalode Alaba Lawson, National President of NACCIMA will be the Guest Speaker.
“The choice of Atlanta as location for this Summit is strategic, as agriculture is the largest industry in Georgia, contributing more than $71 billion to the state’s economy, with 1 in 7 Georgians working in agriculture, forestry or related fields. It provides an excellent model for development of Nigerian Agro-allied business.
“Key presentations at the Summit include ‘Discovering Goldmine in Nigeria’s Non-oil export sector & it’s benefits to American economy’, ‘Precision agriculture applications – Trends, use of data and Smart Farming through innovation’, ‘Modern techniques to Improve agricultural products to reduce loss, improve food safety and increase profits’, ‘Agro- based Product Certification: Pathway from Nigeria to World Markets’, navigating the maze of Opportunities for Funding, Grant & Partnership Programs for projects in Africa as well as B2B sessions to connect prospective buyers with sellers.
“Confirmed speakers include Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Sanders (the former US ambassador to Nigeria); Iyalode Alaba Lawson (NACCIMA President), Roderick Gilbert from the Georgia Center of Innovation and Agribusiness; Hector Javier Romero, an expert on USDA/APHIS and FDA Regulatory Compliance essentials; Dr. Thomas Elam an expert on Poultry agribusiness, Mr. Godwin, an exports expert, Prof. Ayanwale and Dr. Patrick Okoye, an expert of Agro-based Product Certification.
“The Summit offers opportunities for Business-to-Business sessions, tour of a large modern farm in South Georgia as well as advancement in agric-packaging techniques.
“About the US-Nigeria Trade Council, USA. The US-Nigeria Trade Council, USA (www.usnigeria.org ) is dedicated to strengthening and enriching the vehicle of investment and trade between the United States of America and Nigeria. The Council provides a bilateral forum on key economic, commercial and professional initiatives, as well as business opportunities of interest to American companies operating in or exploring business opportunities in Nigeria, as well as Nigerian companies planning trade ties and business expansion to the US Market.
“The US-Nigeria Trade Council’s core agenda is built around three interdependent themes:
“Establishment of linkages, policy input and advocacy to increase bilateral trade and investment between US and Nigeria; o Interchange with the American Business community on the resources that abound in Nigeria, generating Trade, Tourism and Foreign investment in Nigeria; o promote internationalization of Nigerian businesses, products and services to the US marketplace.
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