Nigeria, the United States of America and other African countries are expected to deepen bilateral and diplomatic ties at a summit slated to take place in December in Minnesota, United States.
The summit is to give room for experts to brainstorm on how to champion economic transformation through trade and investment.
This was disclosed by the Equitable Development Action (EDA) in partnership with Tibro Global Company Limited, in a statement yesterday (Sunday, Nov 3.
EDA’s Country’s Representative in Nigeria, Nnadi Udoka, and the Managing Director of Tibro Global Company Limited, Oluwapemi Aderogba, said the EDA acts would serve as a catalyst for global economic advancement and promotes economic empowerment through facilitating partnerships and fostering trade relations.
They noted that the summit would empower businesses in Africa and the United States to thrive and contribute to economic growth.
They assured participants that the event would provide a veritable platform for experts to showcase innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ventures, fostering creativity and driving innovation in both regions.
In addition, they explained that through initiatives focusing on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, the meeting would encourage businesses to adopt practices that benefit society and the environment.
They pointed out that by facilitating dialogue and cooperation between governments and businesses, the conference would contribute to strengthening diplomatic relations between African nations and the United States.
“The discussions would focus on Leveraging Clean Energy Technologies to Drive Economic Growth in Africa, The Role of AI and IoT in Energy Optimization, Smart Farming and Agritech Solutions, Mineral Exploration, Extraction and Processing.
“Others include: Digital Transformation in the Creative Economy, The Rise of Africa’s Creative Tech Startups, How Technology is Influencing Industry in Africa, Public-Private Partnership – Working Together to Achieve Health for all, Enhancing Bilateral Trade and Investment Flows.
“Participants would be opportune to connect with a diverse group of visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, and industry experts from Africa and the US, thereby expanding their professional network and fostering valuable connections,” they said.
