TRADE NIGERIA : An Overview

Trade Nigeria, A Public Private Joint Partnership with Government on International Trade. The organization, as an Organized Private Sector, Focus on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), through G2G/B2B/B2C, Project Development, Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT), Build Own Operate (BOO), Supporting Business Development, Investment, Trade Promotion, Economic Exchange and Multilateral Co-operations with major aim on economic growth through diversification and industrialization of the nation, growing national and rural economy and turning the population of a country into a production Nation.

 

The Trade Nigeria (TNG), is an organization geared towards fostering global business, investment, trade, commerce and economic exchange.  It is a membership-based organization, and membership is made up of Chamber of Commerce's, entrepreneurs, companies, Traders and Business men/women,

The TNG hosts an annual meetings. The meeting brings together business leaders, economists, Icons, celebrities and journalists to discuss national issues, across public and private sessions.

The organization also organizes quarterly regional meetings every year in locations across Nigeria and international meetings around the world in partnership with Globe Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Nigeria Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, Nigeria Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria High Commissions, Federal and State Agencies and other Trade Bilateral Department. It holds two further annual Joint Trade Mission and Business Delegation of Industries, Investment and Commerce in Asia and Europe. Beside meetings, the organization provides a platform for leaders from all stakeholder groups from around the world business, government and civil society to collaborate on multiple projects and initiatives. It also produces a series of reports and engages its members in sector-specific initiatives.

Due to its Dominance in Bilateral community and having leaders from business societies, arts and media, Trade Nigeria (TNG) and particularly its annual meeting in Nigeria, Asia, Europe and other part of the world has support and promote bilateral trade and Investment.

A Member of Twelve (12) Bilateral International Trade Organization and 53 Directors on the membership board.

The TNG was founded by Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George ESQ (LLB,MBA,JP), a Finance Management Administrator, A United Nation Ambassador on MDG, A Trade, Investment and Business Executive.

In 2018/2019 TNG hosted and organized Nigeria at 59 Independent Celebration/Nigeria-Asia Joint Trade Mission and Business Delegation of Industries, Investment and Commerce to Asia November 2019, the event Partnered with Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Nigeria High Commissions Singapore, Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment (FMTI), Nigeria Investment Promotion Council (NIPC), Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA) and other Nigeria State Government. The events brought together executives from Government of Singapore, executives from firms in Singapore, Elites, and friends of Nigeria. The meeting marks the 20^th Anniversary of the physical presence of the High Commission of Nigeria in Singapore.Held in SBF Centre Singapore under the patronage of various industrial associations, where TNG sought to introduce Asia firms to Nigeria management practices.

ORGANIZATION

Headquartered in Abuja, the TNG also has offices in Lagos,Port Harcourt and Kano.

The TNG is chaired by Founder and Executive Chairman NwabuezeBuchi George ESQ,LLB,MBA,JP, and is guided by Board of Trustees that is made up of leaders from business, politics, academia and civil society.

Annual meeting

The flagship event of the TNG is the annual Joint Trade Mission in March and October bringing together chief executive officers from its members: Chambers of Commerce’s, companies, Association, Trade Groups as well as selected representatives from Government Agencies, NGOs, and the media. The events ostensibly focus around key issues of global concern (such as the Investment, Export, Import, New Market, globalization, capital markets, wealth management, environmental problems and their possible solutions).The participants are also taking part in role playing events.

At the annual meetings, more than 15,000 exhibitors from across the world participate in different sessions. Participation included public figures, Exhibitors, Manufacturers etc. Journalists from online, print, radio, and television take part, with access to all sessions in the official program.

 

Participation

Some 25,000 individual participants join the annual meeting in the host country or region. The vast majority of participants are made up of business men and women.

Corporate Participants

Next to individual participants, The TNG maintains a very good network of corporate partners that can apply for different session of the Trade Mission. Among participants are representative from financial companies, fast-growing health care, manufacturing and information technology businesses, among others.

Regional Meetings

Every year, regional meetings take place, enabling close contact among corporate business leaders, government leaders, and NGOs. Meetings are held in Nigeria.

Nigeria Traders Business Forum

The Nigeria Traders Business Forum consists of Traders coming from all regions of the country to explore and network. And to gain access to new market.

 

Social Entrepreneurs

TNG has been promoting models developed by those in close collaboration with the TNG entrepreneurship Training, highlighting social entrepreneurship as a key element to advance societies and address social problems.Selected social entrepreneurs are invited to participate in regional meetings and the annual meetings where they may meet chief executives and senior government officials. The regional meetings also acts as a think-tank, publishing a wide range of reports. In particular, "Strategic Insight Teams" focus on producing reports of relevance in the fields of competitiveness.

 

Initiatives

Her Trade Support Project

Other Projects

1.                 Business Lunch

2.                 Nigeria Property Expo

3.                 Garden city Food Expo

4.                 Southern Nigeria Business & Economic Summit

5.                 Recycle, Reduce and Reuse ( Advanced waste management  business forum & Expo)

6.                 CEO Business Forum & Dinner/Awards

7.                 Abuja Round table meeting

8.                 Entrepreneurs Master Class

9.                 Business Person Of The Year Award & Business Dinner

10.            Euro-Africa Business Forum/Summit

11.            Asia-Nigeria Business Forum

12.            Asia-Africa Business Forum

13.            Train For Trade Seminar

14.            World Trade Summit & Expo

15.            World Fashion Expo (Business Of Fashion)

16.            Mentorship & Internship Program

17.            The Economic Club Of Nigeria

18.            Nigeria Asia Week & Trade Expo

19.            Global Housing & Real Estate Summit & Expo

20.            Globe Chamber Luxury Conference

21.            World Rubber and Plastic Expo

22.            World Shoe Expo

23.            Empowerment Through Fashion, Business Of Fashion

24.            Fair Trade Nigeria. Be Fair, Buy Fair.

25.            Beyond Trade Project. Football-Sport

26.            AID 4 Trade Project Supporting SMEs & Start Ups

27.            Invest Nigeria International Investment Awards.

28.            B2B Manufacturing Forum and Convention

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