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NIGERIA- UGANDA BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT FORUM

Cynthia Ruth Naggayi 2nd May, 2023 Trade Mediage PR
NIGERIA- UGANDA BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT FORUM

The Nigeria High Commission in Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Collaboration with the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Uganda Investment Authority has embarked on strengthening trade through meeting Ugandan Entreprenuers in a business summit. The two-day business summit held at Hotel Africana is aiming at enhancing Business opportunities between the private sector of both Countries. Addressing the stakeholders in the summit, H.E Ismail Alatise, the Nigerian Ambasaddor said this business forum is allowing the Nigeria - Uganda public and private sectors to discuss business challenges, identify opportunities, share experiences, and create business-to-business networks. "We are raising awareness about investment and business opportunities in both countries. This will boost bilateral trade and investment flow through showcasing products in a business exhibition," said Alatise. Olive Kigongo, The President of Uganda National Chamber of Commerce remarked that the this platform is an overview for business opportunities, Sharing challenges in doing business, Getting credible first-hand information on investment climate, trade and business. " Ugandan Entreprenuers are to exploit skills of accessing finance for business and investment, Understanding regulatory, taxation and legal regime Networking for potential partnerships, among others," said Kigongo The Uganda- Nigerian business summit is targeting the Large, Medium, Small and Start-Up companies from Uganda and Nigeria Potential investors from the region and the rest of the world. Also, Transport and Cargo companies Banks, microfinance, and other financiers. Others are; Manufacturer, Trader and Transport Associations, Education Institutions, Agricultural Producers and Agro -industries Leading local and regional media In the PUBLIC SECTOR, it's targeting Government Ministers, Policymakers, public sector agencies, and business support institutions covering Security, Taxation, Trade, Finance, Immigration, Investment, Tourism, and the East Africa Community, International Organizations, multinational agencies, and development partners Over 200 people attended the summit including Senior Uganda and Nigeria Officials, private sector business leaders, technical experts, academia, and donors with informative and relevant discussions across select sectors including Finance and Investment, Security, Trade, Taxation, Immigration, Agriculture, and Education.

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