The NACCIMA-GABA Delegation held a Strategic Meeting with DRM Terminals/Port of Monroe at the Monroe Fire Department Conference Room. The delegation was welcomed by the Mayor of the City of Monroe, Robert Clark, along with representatives from GABA and the Port of Monroe. During the meeting, discussions centered around how the private sector in West Africa can collaborate with the Port of Monroe to enhance logistics solutions and facilitate improved trade connectivity. This engagement highlighted potential areas for strengthening bilateral trade partnerships and optimizing supply chain networks for mutual economic benefits.
The NACCIMA-GABA Delegation to the Port of Monroe was led by Dele Kelvin Oye Esq., President of NACCIMA, and Akindele Akinyemi, President of the Global African Business Association (GABA). The delegation included a diverse group of leaders and entrepreneurs:
• Dr. Matthew O. Adepoju, Director-General/CEO, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA)
• Rerhi Onomake, CEO
• Nkechi Akunyili, CEO, Access View Africa Limited
• Olawale Latinwo, Duchess Naturals Limited / Sparrow Logistics Limited, USA
• Kingsley Patrick Odiegwu, Managing Director/CEO, Polyguard Investment Nigeria Limited
• Distinguished Ini Okori, Chairman, Mattini Group
• Khadijah Kuburat Lawal, Deeja Fabrics and Tailors
• Victoria Akai, CEO, Duchess Naturals Limited / Chairperson, NACCIMA Tradefair Committee
The visit provided a platform to explore avenues for increased trade collaboration and investment opportunities between Nigeria and the United States, particularly in logistics, supply chain, and port development. The engagement was part of a broader effort to create sustainable partnerships that could foster economic growth and mutual benefits across sectors.
