The LCCI International Business Conference and Expo 2024 kicked off on Tuesday, 27th August at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event attracted trade delegation globally including government officials, Members of the Diplomatic corps and Captain of Industries. The primary goal of the event is to foster bilateral business relations and provide a platform for business leaders to network.
Dignitaries in attendance included:
1. His Excellency, Mr. Olusola Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State
2. HE, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, Hon Minister of Marine & Blue Economy
3. Barr. Bimbola Salu- Hundeyin, Secretary to the Lagos State Government
4. Hon. Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem. Hon Commissioner for Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State
5. Ambassador of Belgium to Nigeria, HE, Peeter Leenknegt
6. Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria, HE, Annette Gunther
7. Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria , HE, Michael Freeman
8. Ambassador of Bulgaria to Nigeria, HE, Yanko Yordano
9. The High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, HE, Shri G. Balasubramanian
10 . Ambassador of Ireland to Nigeria, HE, Peter Ryan
11. The High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria, HE, Ambassador Isaac Farashina
12. The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, HE, Masudur Rahman
13. Dr. Christian Ebeke Ebeke, International Monetary Fund Resident Representative
From the Chamber Movement were:
1. Mr. Gabriel Idahosa, President, LCCI (Chief Host)
2. Chief Dr. John Odeyemi, MFR, FCA, past President, LCCI/Chairman, Board of Trustees & Past President, NACCIMA
3. Asiwaju SK. Onafowokan, Past President, LCCI
4. Mrs. Toki Mabogunje, Past President, LCCI
5. Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, Deputy-President, LCCI
6. Sola Obadimu, Director-General, NACCIMA, etc
The Opening Ceremony ended with group photograph and touring of exhibition booths.