By Josephine Agbonkhese
In a strategic move to showcase the excellence of Nigeria and drive foreign investment across diverse industries including fashion, arts, real estates, etcetera, over 50 high-powered delegations from the Diaspora, including the United States of America, will, this November, gather in Nigeria.
Tagged ‘Diaspora Returns: Business Beyond Borders’, the three-day event organised by Strategic Solutions Global in partnership with East Point Atlanta USA, Eko Hotel & Suites, Palton Morgan and Waterlight Initiative, will hold November 17th-20th in Lagos, culminating in a documentary that will powerfully showcase to the international community the beauty of Africa, its luxury, possibilities, culture and high global business potentials.
Speaking at a press conference in Lagos announcing the event, Nancy Taiye Aragbaye, CEO, Strategic Solutions Global and Convener, Diaspora Returns, who described the Diaspora as a critical part of ensuring that Africa’s renaissance and positioning is met, said the delegation including fashion power houses, leaders in arts, technology, real estates, and various other industries, are coming with intent—to invest, collaborate, and do cross-continental business, bringing to Nigeria their resources and skills.
Among others who spoke at the event were key partners including Chantel Ross Francois, President, East Point, Atlanta, USA; Dr Prince Ero Ibhafidon, Founder & CEO, Waterlight Initiative; Ayodele Adio, Publicist, Eko Hotel & Suites; and Achuonye Vivian, Head, Private Sales, Palton Morgan.