Irish-Nigerian Investment Conference to Boost Economy

James Emejo in Abuja

The organisers of the Irish-Nigeria Partnership for Development and Growth Business Conference have assured of a robust business engagement between Ireland and Nigeria.

The thee-day event, which is scheduled to commence from October 27 to 29, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland will focus on driving innovation, fostering economic growth, and forging meaningful partnerships.

A thriving Nigerian entrepreneur based in Ireland and the owner of Mansion Foods, Mrs. Edizemi Onilenla, said the conference offers an exciting opportunity for both countries to strengthen trade and investment ties.

Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Onilenla, popularly known as “Mamashee”, said the conference presents an incredible initiative that will undoubtedly pave the way for greater economic collaboration between both countries.

She said, “As someone who has experienced the challenges and successes of doing business in both countries, I am confident that this conference will open doors to new opportunities and strengthen the ties that already exist.”

The conference, organised by leading industry professionals and policymakers, aims to strengthen economic ties between Ireland and Nigeria and create opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with a specific focus on the industries of aviation, agriculture, technology, education, health, and infrastructure and promises unparalleled opportunity for growth and development.

Also speaking at the briefing, Deputy Head of Mission/Charges d’Affairs, Embassy of Ireland, Abuja, Shane Rice, commended the initiative to boost economic ties, as well as deepen and widen the long-existing relations between both countries.

He said as the first embassy on the continent of Africa, Ireland had maintained relations with Nigeria since independence till date.