& TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT, LONDON

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1 The Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications presents THE NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT, LONDON Investing into the Nigerian Communications and Technology Sector 2018 May London United KingdoM IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE! New Communications Technology enables Nigeria to leapfrog into the future BUSINESS EDUCATION HEALTH AGRICULTURE GOVERNANCE FINANCE IN COLLABORATION WITH: The Nigerian High Commission in the UK, The Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs Federal Ministry of Communications

2 OUR VISION IS TO ENGAGE THE NIGERIAN DIASPORA IN TRANSFORMING THE TRADE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NIGERIA AND THE UK BY CREATING PARTNERSHIPS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAKE THE BUSINESS SECTORS OF BOTH COUNTRIES DYNAMIC DESTINATIONS FOR GLOBAL CAPITAL. Bimbo Folayan Executive Director NDDIS Who should attend? Communications Companies investors Funders government Leaders nigerian Business Leaders British Business Leaders diaspora Business Leaders equipment Suppliers technology Suppliers Bankers entrepreneurs Financiers investors State governments Federal government Agencies Accountants Capacity Builders Venture Capitalists Project initiators As Nigeria diversifies, the Ministry of Communications is committed to facilitating development through the adoption of effective telecommunications infrastructure to deliver 21st Century Technology to all regions of the country! Dr. Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu FNCS, Minister Of Communications The economic and technological power of the United Kingdom offers huge potential to the Nigerian Diaspora in the UK and to Nigerian Business, as Nigeria seeks to grow to new economic heights - The Nigerian High Commisison is at the forefront of stimulating this interaction. HE Ambassador George Adesola Oguntade, CFR, CON The Nigerian Presidency is committed to engaging with the Diaspora to stimulate the exchange of knowledge, ideas, investment and business development The NDDIS Platform is central to our engagement with Nigerian, British and other businessmen and women in the UK and entire Diaspora Mrs Abike Dabire Erewa, SSA to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs Rather than complain about the quality of governance and the situation back in Nigeria, it is high time, the Diaspora start to get their hands dirty, come back home and effect the change they want to see. Senator Lanre Tejuosho, Chairman, House Committee on Health and Vice Chairman, House Committee on Diaspora 2 /

3 NDDIS Building on Success Over the past 5 years the NDDIS has established itself as the flagship event in the Diaspora investment promotion landscape. Since its inception in June 2013, it has hosted several highly successful summits and events that once had over 2,000 delegates in attendance. The Nigerian Communications and Technology Summit (NDDIS) in London takes place on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th of May This event is being organized in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications and Information, The Nigerian High Commission in London, British African Business Alliance, Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, Africa Leadership Forum, Afford UK, Cruxstone Development and Investment, NDDIS Business Club, NIPC, UK Department of International Trade and several other high profile partners. We expect hundreds of Nigerians in the UK to gather for a 2 day Business to Business Summit to interact and bring investment proposals to the Nigerian Telecommunications sector and to interact with Nigerian Business leaders, Federal and State(s) Ministries and agencies, private institutions, investors, bankers and business people to discuss business and investment opportunities in Nigeria; and, examine how they can partner with others to invest in Nigeria. The main speaker at this event, the Minister of Communications, Barr. Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu will meet and present investment opportunities to investors, the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs led by Mrs Abike Dabiri Erewa will present new government position as it affects the Diaspora and other foreign investors; while the delegation from the National Assembly will led by the Senator Lanre Tejuosho. Several Director Generals of Federal Parastatals in the Information and Communications sector will present opportunities from their various agencies to the audience. Opportunities will be provided for Nigerian based companies to liase with and explore partnership opportunities with invesotors from Europe and with the Diaspora. You can find more details about the NDDIS on our website: NDDIS CREATES BRIDGES AND CEMENTS LINKS The NDDIS was set up to address the questions being raised by the Diaspora and other foreign investors who want to engage with business in Nigeria. By building bridges between investors here and businesses at home we seek to answer those questions and address the issues for both sides. Many Nigerian business owners and idea generators are keen to participate in the economic boom of Africa in general and Nigeria in particular. They are keen to be part of the success story and to transfer technology, skills and other resources to their country of origin to help in the creation of jobs and opportunities. Please join us, as we mobilise and motivate the Diaspora and investment communities in the UK, Nigeria and across the world... / 3

4 More than Talk, NDDIS delivers a Platform for you! We offer multiple platforms to ensure that our Summits are more effective for your business. 1The NDDIS Summit: Our Summits offer best practice guidance and insight into the latest trends from leading experts and important figures. We also provide the opportunity to network with industry professionals and generate ideas to keep you on the leading edge of your sector. 2The NDDIS Exhibition: Each participating company is given an exhibition slot to display information about their organization products and services and the opportunity to engage with delegates freely. 5The NDDIS Business Club: Our NDDIS Business Club Members meet regularly to explore opportunities and bring forward businesses that are looking for partnership, investment and new markets. Through the club we share access to our contacts; we share knowledge and explore development successes across the continent. We are there to create the deals that will help create those muchneeded jobs in Nigeria. 3The NDDIS Deal and Finance Rooms : Designed to enable one to one business conversations that generate real deals, NDDIS provides appointments and offices where participating businesses and individuals can meet and interact. Appointments are made well in advance of NDDIS for those who want to take their business engagement to the next level. 4Access to the Diaspora: Gain access to our extensive database and reach thousands of Diasporans. We are champions of the diaspora and the role they can play in developing the economy of Nigeria. This access is subject to certain levels of participation please ask for details. 6NDDIS Networking Receptions and Dinners. The combined value of 500 plus delegates, the flights, accommodation and other logistics are all huge investments made by our delegates. We are committed to providing best value for business leaders, investors and other partners to meet and make the most of the time you spend with us. In support of our activities in the UK, we have engagement with the UK Department for International Trade, The Business Council for Africa, British African Business Alliance, and The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce. Through our work with these organizations we envisage an increasing number of UK Businesses coming forward to seek Nigerian business partners and begin their African business development programmes. 4 /

5 NDDIS Speakers and Outline Programme HE Ambassador George Adesola Oguntade, CFR, CON NIGERIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER TO UK Opening the Doors for UK Business and Finance to Stimulate Growth in Nigeria Dr. Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu FNCS MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS The Role of Technology in 21st Century Nigeria A Platform for Growth Mrs Abike Dabiri Erewa, SSA TO THE PRESIDENCY ON DIASPORA AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS Engaging the Diaspora and their Opportunity for Nigeria Investment The case for Nigeria A High Return Destination for Investors Business Communications and Business The Future of Broadband in Nigeria Healthcare Why Nigeria must move beyond the dongle Education Start taking the tablets, releasing the potential of young Nigeria and the rural masses Finance and Banking Deploying Technology, best practice that combats corruption at point of payment Government and Governance Technology in Government and Delivery of Service to Tax payers and the Electorate / 5

6 The NDDIS VISION The real focus and aim of NDDIS is in providing a platform for hundreds of Nigerians in the UK; and other British friends and investors who want to invest in Nigeria, to engage with Government Authorities and Private Sector Organisations, who can provide them with the relevant information, incentives, guarantees and official assurances for a controlled business life in Nigeria. OUR TEAM: our steering committee/task force is made up highly trained professionals, businessmen and women from different various sectors and they are all partners of the nddis. Bimbo Roberts Folayan (CEO) David Smith (Chair, Steering Committee) Mrs Bukola Olofinjana (General Secretary/Project Manager NDDIS Business Club) Mrs June Douglas (Head of Logistics) Mrs Rose Obi (Legal Adviser) HRH Theodora - Ibekwe Oyebade (Head of Public Relations) Wilson Balogun (Head of Oil and Gas) Ayo Akinfe (Head of Communications) Mrs Antonia Adebowale (Marketing Manager) Doyin Ola (Media Manager), Monica Bareta (Hospitality Manager) Toyin Solaru (Event Manager) Adeola Banjo (Adviser to CEO) Bisola Hair (Relationship/Liason Partner) Dele Jalad (Partner) Dr Dapo Williams (Partner) Mrs Ene Ebong (Partner) Esther Stephen (Sponsorship Partner) Vickie Roberts (Hospitality Manager) Zainab Sholola (Sponsorship Partner) Jenny Okafor (Partner) Kehinde Olaleye (Online Partner) Otunba Femi Adenuga (Partner) Rita Odigie (Partner) Rita Nwokeji (Partner) Tayo Alimi (Partner) Valerie Mbongo (Partner) Olanike Adebayo (Partner) Bola Abioye Ganiu (Partner) Uche Kay (Partner) S Seun Folayan (Partner) Sope Folayan (Partner) Sebastian Aluko (Partner) Kerix (Partner) Tunde Sodeinde (Partner) OUR SUCCESS STORIES Since the previous Summits, scores of Nigerians in the Diaspora and British owned businesses have either relocated or set up their businesses Nigeria. These businesses include a chemical factory in Kaduna from Italy and a $1 Billion coal business from Europe. 6 /

7 Opportunities for your business Join the NDDIS Business Summit Team and stimulate the development of Nigeria. Technology and Communications Infrastructure sits at the heart of the development of the Nigerian Economy. We are looking to partner with companies committed to the growth of Nigeria and the development of its people. We are providing a first class commercial opportunity for you to share the work you are doing with business and community leaders in the diaspora, adding value to your proposition and stimulating new opportunities for development: Title Sponsor 20,000 Sector Sponsor 15,000 Nigerian State Participation Fee 15,000 r Parastatal Participation Fee 10,000 NDDIS Business Club Sponsor CRUXSTONE DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT LTD NDDIS Deal Room Sponsor 10,000 Nigerian SME Participation Fee 2,500 includes Visa Support Letter Individual Delegate Fee from Nigeria 500 includes Visa Support Letter Custom We can customise a Sponsorship Category to your requirements. CONTACT OUR SPONSORSHIP TEAM ON TO EXPLORE THE BENEFITS THAT THE NDDIS SUMMIT PROGRAMME PROVIDES. / 7

8 Contact Us To register to attend The Nigerian Communications and Technology Summit please visit: or write to: or call: To sponsor - contact our Sponsorship team on To attend from Nigeria - contact our nigerian Agent: inyang Achibong: To exhibit - contact the exhibition team on info@nddis.co.uk To become a media partner - contact: doyin ola on info@nddis.co.uk or call: For flights, accommodation and logisitics - contact Monica Bareta: info@nddis.co.uk NDDIS Nigerian Partner: Africa Leadership Forum, (Dr Ajayi): Ann-Melody Kemi Areola SSA to the Minister of Communications on New Media: OR CONTACT Bimbo Roberts Folayan director of Summit e: info@nddis.co.uk or abimbola70@aol.com t: Bukola Olofinjana: (general Secretary) Kiki Piesare: (executive Assistant) e: info@nddis.co.uk nddis is Powered by: J Williamz Limited (UK Registered Co no: ) e: info@nddis.co.uk W: