Dubai Expo 2020, initially scheduled for 20th October 2020 to 10th April 2021, was postponed to 1st October 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being postponed, the organizers retained the theme “Expo 2020” for marketing and branding purposes. The event brought 192 countries together with a sole vision of connecting minds and Creating the Future.
The special guest of honour at the Nigerian Trade & Investment Forum which took place at the Jumeirah Emirates Tower hotel was the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR. Speaking at the event, President Buhari commended captains of industry and entrepreneurs who had shown interest in further enhancing trade and investment relations with Nigeria. The Nigerian leader also stressed the need for world leaders to work together and reinforce partnerships to limit the catastrophic consequences of the global surge in cases of COVID-19.
Also in attendance were the Governors of Kaduna and Zamfara States, and a strong contingent of senior ministers representing various
ministries – including Industry, Trade & Investment, Power, Agriculture, Transport, Petroleum, water, Finance, Communication & Digital Economy, Mines & Steel, Humanitarian Affairs & Disaster Management all showcasing the huge opportunities in Nigeria to the high-level attendees.
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It was a hugely successful and breakthrough event as billions of investment dollars was committed by many foreign investors.
Mahmood Ahmadu, chairman of the influential Nigerian-Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce – (NAGCC) organisers of the Presidential Dinner, and the Trade and Investment Forum also urged investors to take turns in harnessing the virgin and untapped opportunities, especially in Nigeria.
The Dubai based entrepreneur with a global business interest rekindles his passion for showcasing Nigerian innovations and industry to the world through this forum. Mahmood also expressed joy and anticipation toward the positive outcome of such a breathtaking/creative event.
While appreciating everyone who attended, he stressed the need for unity and continual implementation of the peace policy to enhance infrastructural growth.
