Jani Ibrahim Unveils Agenda for NACCIMA, Hosts Investiture Dinner in Ilorin
The newly elected President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr Jani Ibrahim has unveiled his agenda for the association.
Jani Ibrahim, the CEO of LUBCON Oil and former Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture during his Investiture as 23rd NACCIMA President at Banquet Hall, Ilorin on Thursday promised to woo Nigerian in Diaspora to invest in the country.
He noted that their contributions will significantly grow the economy and accelerate national development.
Jani listed some of his programmes to include youth employment scheme and the NACCIMA’s international university project.
Guest Speakers and Panelists while speaking on the theme “Harnessing Private Sector Potential to Achieve Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy by 2030,” called for collective efforts between government and private sector to accelerate economic development of the country.
The Keynote Speaker and the Board Chairman, Bank of Industry, Dr Mansur Mukhtar.said the vision 2030 is attainable as long as the government continues to improve security and prioritise other basic things such as creating job opportunities for youth and creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, while Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was represented by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi.
Tinubu, who commended NACCIMA for the successful Conference, said the association has always embraced innovation and made impacts on the nation’s economic architecture.
“The NACCIMA’s objectives in monitoring economic trends, disseminating business intelligence, organising public engagement, removing obstacles, shaping dialogue, influencing policies and inspiring industrial advancement are not just commendable but they fully align with my administration’s vision of prosperity and innovation,” the President said.
“I salute your commitment, your dynamism, and your foresight. I also commend the government and the people of Kwara State for creating a conducive environment for this important gathering.”
AbdulRazaq, for his part, requested NACCIMA and other leading institutions in Nigeria to take full advantage of Kwara’s unique blend of infrastructure, investments, friendly climate, and cultural legacies that he said promote trade, agribusiness and food security, creativity, tourism and leisure, innovation and technology, and general human capital development.
He said Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara, was recently rated among the top 1000 startup cities in the world and the sixth best in Nigeria, adding: “this is a first”.
Other top attendees were Senator Sadiq Umar (Kwara North); House of Representatives member for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, Hon Mukhtar Tolani Shagaya; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Prince Lateef Fagbemi; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; state parliamentarians; and members of the Kwara State Executive Council.
Also at the conference on Thursday were the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, who was represented by Galadima Geri, Alhaji Ibrahim Bolaji Galadima; Chairman KAM Holdings Alhaji Kamoru Yusuf; Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN; Chairman, YOLAS Consultants, Engr Lanre Sagaya; NACCIMA President, Alhaji Jani Ibrahim; and immediate past National President of NACCIMA, Otunba Dele Oye; among others.
Later in the night, the new President hosted Investiture dinner with Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Oloye, Kwara Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi and other Business Moguls to celebrate success of 65th Annual General Meeting of NACCIMA that started on Tuesday.