Nigeria is set to achieve its ambitious $1 trillion GDP target by 2030, and the Commerce and Industry Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (CICAN) is playing a crucial role in making this vision a reality.
The organization is hosting its 2024 conference and awards ceremony on November 21 at Radisson Blu Hotel in Lagos, with the theme “Manufacturing, $1 trillion GDP Target by 2030: Realities & Possibilities.”
The event will bring together top leaders, including Minister of Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
They will be joined by Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, and President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Otunba Francis Meshioye.
According to CICAN National Chairman, Mr. Charles Okonji, the focus on manufacturing is apt because Nigeria needs industrialization to boost its GDP.
“This is a period for investment. This is a period to look inward and also not only looking outward but to look inward and see what Nigeria can convert in order to boost the GDP.”
Okonji emphasized the importance of revitalizing manufacturing, citing the numerous value chains involved, including raw materials, processors, service deliveries, and inputs.
The Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, will deliver the keynote address, providing critical solutions to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector.
Other notable personalities, including governors, entrepreneurs, and heads of agencies, will be honored for their contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth.
The conference is sponsored by prominent companies, including Coleman Wire and Cables, Dufil Prima Foods Limited, Nigerian Breweries, Nigerian Bottling Company, Rite Foods Limited, Unilever Nigeria Limited, Origin Tech Group, Dangote Industries Group, Tascon Plastic Industry, and TGI Group.
With its focus on manufacturing and economic growth, this event is poised to make a significant impact on Nigeria’s economic landscape.
As Nigeria strives to achieve its $1 trillion GDP target, this conference serves as a crucial platform for stakeholders to discuss and strategize the country’s path to economic success.
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