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On May 9, the Eurocham Nigeria was invited by the EU Delegation in Abuja to join the rest of the EU family to observe Europe Day 2023. A colourful reception hosted by Ambassador Samuela Isopi at her residence not only reflected how far Europe - indeed humanity - has come since the Schumann Vision was espoused, but also underlined how relevant the ideals and values that shaped the EU remain in our world today. Europe Day celebrates the achievements of the EU within and outside Europe. “It is so important that we make time - at least once a year - to celebrate the European Union and the creative idea which brought us together; an idea we want to spread, to inspire and motivate others about the importance of coming together as the best way to achieve peace, prosperity and sustainable development,” Ambassador Isopi said. She paid tribute to “our Ukrainian friends, who are defending their freedom and these same...

At the Annual Eurocham Nigeria’s Stakeholders Conference in Lagos on January 19th 2023, themed “Youth, Education, Employment and Skills” participants sought ways to raise the country’s stock of human capital and enhance employability and economic growth; address the skills gap in the employment sector, leveraging Nigeria’s huge population of young people to drive economic prosperity.The Conference was held under the high patronage of the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi, had Nigeria’s former Minister of Education and ex-Vice President of the World Bank, Ms Obiageli Ezekwesili as a keynote speaker and also included a panel session on “Human Capital, a key factor of success for companies – how to recruit, train and retain talent to secure business growth in a challenging environment?”. Panelists included Ms Folashade Adefisayo, Lagos State Hon. Commissioner of Education, Ms Folawe Omikunle Chief Executive officer, Teach for Nigeria as well as Eurocham Nigeria member companies.In his welcoming address, the president of Eurocham...

The Chief Executive Officer of Asseco Software Nigeria Ltd, Simon Melchior has been elected as the President of the European Business Chamber Nigeria (Eurocham Nigeria – www.eurochamng.org). Eurocham Nigeria is a business group uniting the main European investors and corporate organizations in Nigeria, promoting trade, investments, and exchanges between European and Nigerian businesses, advocating European quality standards, best practices, and culture of corporate social responsibility. On assuming his office in a post-crisis and pre-electoral context, Simon Melchior vowed that “now more than ever, our mantra will be that of determined partnership. A reinforced partnership among our Members, not only at board level but also throughout the organization; a resolute partnership with our Federal and State government counterparts with whom we actively engage in a productive structured dialogue; a rekindled partnership with all other stakeholders, to continue attracting more Members, keep building bridges and showcasing the best of Europe.” Established in 2018 by 19 European companies doing business in Nigeria, Eurocham...

Special Adviser to the President on the Ease of Doing Business, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole has recently joined EuroCham members for a fireside chat at a CEO Breakfast Roundtable held in June 2022 by the European Business Organisation in Nigeria.  At event, Dr. Oduwole spoke on the theme: Ease of Doing Business: Making Reforms Work for Businesses in Nigeria, where she shared valuable insight on the current reforms being implemented at all levels of government. During her speech she also made emphasis of the importance of continued collaboration with the private sector, stating that it was necessary in order to achieve a more friendly business environment. Previous Next