As part of efforts towards reenergising the activities and leadership credentials of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), the Chamber has announced a range of activities geared towards delivering greater value to members as well as the Nigerian and American business communities.

This was made known recently at a press parley in Lagos addressed by the President of the Chamber, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, represented by the Deputy President of the Chamber, Chief Olabintan Famutimi, Chairman, Tricontinental Group and Ehi Braimah, Chairman, Programmes Committee of the Chamber.

Enumerating the enormous opportunities that abound in US-Nigeria bi-lateral relationship, Chief Famutimi revealed that there would be a series of trade missions to the US by Nigerian businesses in 2012 in order to boost bilateral trade between both countries.

“As part of efforts geared towards the growth of trade between both countries, final touches are being put in place for  the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) holding from April 29th to May 5th, 2012, though an oil industry event, players in all sectors of the economy are expected to converge and a sizeable delegation will be going from Nigeria. This is an opportunity for Nigerian businessmen and women to come to the US and interact with their colleagues around the world,” Chief Famutimi noted.

Commenting on the security situation in the country, he pointed out that the United States did not see Nigeria differently as almost all countries have their unique challenges. “Though the security problem is quite worrisome, there are assurances that foreign partners are still very much intereted in doing business in Nigeria because over the past few months, we have been getting positive feedbacks from our bnusiness partners.”

“Nigeria is too significant a country to be ignored in the trend of global events. But our hopes and aspirations remain that the Federal Government will definitely find a lasting solution to this challenge,” he added.