US Rallies MRS on Business Growth, Strengthen Atlantic Cooperation Partnership

Peter Uzoho

In a significant move to bolster the newly formed Atlantic Cooperation Partnership, Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, the Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation at the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, embarked on a visit to Nigeria. 

This visit comes on the heels of the partnership launch in New York, where the U.S. Secretary of State joined forces with the Government of Nigeria, represented by the Minister of Blue Economy, along with 31 other nations.

On a courtesy visit to MRS/Bestaf plant in Lagos and was received by the chairman of MRS Alhaji Sayyu Idris Dantata, Ambassador Lapenn expressed her commitment to fostering Atlantic cooperation, emphasizing that it extends beyond government entities to encompass individuals, companies, and organizations. 

Her objective was to gain insights into Nigeria’s ongoing efforts in the realm of Atlantic cooperation and to explore collaborative opportunities.

Lapenn noted her positive impressions of Nigeria’s initiatives, highlighting the palpable enthusiasm and energy surrounding Atlantic cooperation efforts. She eagerly anticipates finding ways to facilitate partnerships and collaborative efforts between the two nations.

In her statement, she said: “Two weeks ago in New York, the Secretary of the State and the Government of Nigeria represented by the Minister of Blue Economy and 31 other countries lauched a partnership for atlantic cooperation. My first stop since the launch of the partnership is to come here to Nigeria. Yesterday I was with the government and today I am in Lagos really listening and learrning all that Nigeria is already doing in the space of Atlantic cooperation and all the opportunities that exist. Critical of course the cooperation is not just Government but people, companies and Organisations. So I’ve been visiting to have a sense of what is really happening and we would like to grow cooperation.”

On his part, Dantata, welcomed Ambassador Lapenn’s visit and commended her for taking the time to witness their operations firsthand. 

He emphasised the significance of Ambassador Lapenn’s visit as the second ambassador to engage with MRS/Bestaf Holdings from the outset of their endeavors.

Dantata expressed gratitude for the continuous support and encouragement from the U.S. government, stating, “The fact will speak for itself, and I can tell you that the product you see in the market will be out there for people to use.”

Dantata informed that Bestaf fully integrated residential platform is dedicated to delivering and operating premium multifamily and build-to-rent (BTR) assets in key metropolitan markets across the United States and Europe. 

In his words “We employ value-add, data-driven strategies to identify, program, and design residential communities that transcend the ordinary. We are a nimble and entrepreneurial, yet founded in our commitment to cutting edge products and outstanding services. We leverage the scale and collective experience of CA’s vertically integrated platform to offer better execution and stronger returns.

“Bestaf is a group of companies devoted to improving Nigerian lives through advancements in fields like production, technology, real estate, and more. Bestaf is charge of production & manufacturing of various commodities and oil related products.  Our primary products are lubricants. We extensively deal in production of packaging and labels, homecare products, and aerosols. Along with that we also have expertise in technology and eye turning real estate construction. Our horizons also set in the arena of terminal management as well as highway construction and many more services that attract more clients to your business.”