The Federal Government is partnering with an investment and trade facilitation company, Style De Vie, to tackle key factors hindering trade growth in the country.
Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, Mrs Rebecca Tabe, Creative Director of Style De Vie, said the partnership would support government efforts to attract more African investors and increase investment inflows.
She said the company was collaborating with the Nigeria Office for Trade Negotiations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR).
Tabe listed taxation, customs duties, and insecurity as some of the major barriers affecting trade and investment.
Speaking on their forthcoming business networking event for African investors, she said it would bring stakeholders together to strengthen economic ties between African countries and international partners.
According to her, the event, scheduled for Nov. 22, will provide a platform for investors and governments to engage in meaningful dialogue on trade, energy, infrastructure, tourism, and technology.
She added that the platform would also be used to strengthen African unity and international collaboration.
“There are so many investment opportunities in Africa, but many of us have not been able to harness them. A lot of people keep taking their money out of Africa.
“At this high-level networking event, people will be able to meet directly, exchange contacts, and engage with national leaders or representatives to explore business opportunities,” she said.
She noted that Style De Vie had partnerships with the Presidency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NIHOTOUR, and the Nigeria Office for Trade Negotiations to boost investment in Nigeria and across the continent.
Mr Oluwaseun Ogunigbe, the company’s Project Manager, said its objective was to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and promote financial inclusion nationwide.
Ogunigbe added that the initiative would help Nigeria move closer to achieving the Federal Government’s one-trillion-dollar economy target.
Also speaking, Chelsea Kogi, the company’s Coordination Manager, said the event would feature top financial institutions to promote business initiatives and provide opportunities for entrepreneurs.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Style De Vie is a Nigerian-owned company focused on fostering trade and investment partnerships among African nations.
