The President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Oye, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, are billed to discuss the business opportunities in Nigeria during the World Chambers Congress.
The World Chambers Congress, known as the world’s largest economic forum for chambers and businesses, will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from June 12 to 23, 2023. The congress aims to bring together global economic actors, business leaders, and policymakers to exchange experiences, address international trade issues, and shape the future economic era for peace and prosperity.
Distinguished speakers at the congress include the Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo; Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Klaus Schwab; President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga; Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), John W.H Denton; and Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, among others.During the World Chambers Congress, Dele Oye, an experienced lawyer with over 33 years of litigation and business transaction expertise, will share insights into Nigeria’s non-oil export sector. This sector holds great potential for economic growth and diversification. Oye will also provide perspectives on other sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, the booming creative industry, and the African Continental Free Trade Area, which can foster trade, economic growth, and cooperation within Africa.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, an economist and international development expert, will offer valuable insights on international trade during the congress. She will provide a comprehensive perspective on the complexities and opportunities of the global business landscape. Okonjo-Iweala will emphasize the importance of multilateralism in shaping the global economy and discuss the WTO’s efforts in resolving trade disputes, advancing negotiations, and promoting economic collaboration among member countries.
