By Moses John
Abuja
Nigeria Tourism Development Agency (NTDA), Ogun, Anambra, Oyo, Kwara states as well as United Bank for Africa (UBA), Bank of China, Bank of India, D.A.W.N, Harmony Holdings, Metrodot Nigeria Limited, and Etisalat are billed to participate in the Foreign Direct Investment Opportunities in Nigeria (FODION) exhibition holding in London.
The exhibition is coming up between June 26 and 27, 2014 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre , will cover all sectors of the Nigerian economy.
The chief executive officer, Global Ethnic Media, organizers of the event, Mr. Kunle Aderemi, told the media that the exhibition will give public and private businesses in Nigeria an opportunity to enter into partnership with the best businesses around the world and work with them.
Mr. Aderemi while speaking on the importance of the exhibition to both countries said that it would also be an opportunity for technology transfer, increase gross domestic product (GDP) and create employment opportunities.
“The forum, will add value to every participating organization, countries as well as individuals. The foreign companies that would be attending the exhibition are carefully selected companies who are desirous of investing in Nigeria because of the huge potentials and opportunities they have seen in the economy of Nigeria as highlighted by the “MINT” report,” he said.
According to him foreign countries that have confirmed their participation include, Mexico, India, China, Denmark, Netherlands, Japan, Poland, Russia and Australi. More countries and businesses will still be confirmed as the event draws near, he said