The 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) officially drew to a close in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, today, leaving behind a roadmap for enhanced private sector participation in Nigeria’s economic recovery.
The three-day event, which served as a focal point for the nation’s business community, brought together policymakers, industry titans, and entrepreneurs to deliberate on the future of private enterprise.
Conference Highlights
Strategic Engagement: The conference featured high-level business sessions aimed at fostering regional growth and streamlining investment promotion across Nigeria.
Celebrating Leadership: A key moment during the gala and award night was the formal recognition of industry veterans. Notably, Barizaage Adoage Norteh, former President of the Ogoni Chamber of Commerce and former Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Internal Revenue Service, was conferred with the prestigious Honorary Life Vice President of NACCIMA.
Distinguished Service: Former Presidents of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), Emeka Unachukwu and Vincent Furo, were also honored with Distinguished Service Awards for their exemplary leadership in the chamber movement.
A Platform for Rivers State
The event provided a global stage for Port Harcourt, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and its status as a pivotal industrial hub. From the grand arrival dinner at Faarah Coffee Lounge to the vibrant cultural night, the city demonstrated its capacity to host large-scale, high-impact international business gatherings.
Jani Ibrahim, the National President of NACCIMA, praised the collaborative spirit of the conference, emphasizing that the resolutions reached over the past three days would be instrumental in guiding the association's policy advocacy for the remainder of the year.
The Road Ahead
As the curtains fall on this year's AGM, the focus for the business community shifts toward implementing the strategies discussed. With a renewed emphasis on private-sector growth and investment, NACCIMA leaders expressed optimism about the role Chambers of Commerce will play in navigating the current economic landscape.
Stay tuned to PORTHARCOURTBLOG as we continue to track the outcomes of this conference and its impact on the local business ecosystem.
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