Nigerian - Netherlands Economic Forum September, Radisson Blu Palace Hotel Picképlein 8, 2202 CL Noordwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands

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1 Nigerian - Netherlands Economic Forum September, 2014 Radisson Blu Palace Hotel Picképlein 8, 2202 CL Noordwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands

2 NABC (Netherlands-African Business Council) with the Nigerian private, represented by Chief Cliff Ogbede from KLEEF & VTS Oil Group, organize the Nigerian-Netherlands Economic Forum in Noordwijk, the Netherlands on 15 and 16 September The Economic Forum offers all the participants the right business environment to engage in ample matchmaking platforms, creating and deepening bilateral partnerships. The Nigerian delegation consists of many high level representatives from the following s: Financial, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure & Construction, Logistics, Maritime and Agribusiness. NIGERIA With roughly 170 million inhabitants, Nigeria has Africa s largest population. But it has only recently been acknowledged as having the continent s largest economy 26th in the world following the release of rebased data putting GDP at $510 billion. Furthermore the Forum will provide the latest insights of Nigeria, covering multiple s and industries, identifying opportunities and challenges across the Nigerian economy.

3 Monday, 15 September 08: Noordwijk, the Netherlands Registration All the participants are welcome to register at the registration desk. A welcome coffee will be served before the official opening of the Forum. 09:30-10:30 Official Opening Key-notes: By the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

4 Monday, 15 September 10:45-11:45 Nigeria the biggest economy in Africa: Strategies to move forward How robust and inclusive is Nigeria s growth story? - Impact of global financial normalization - State of structural transformation Mrs Saratu Altine Umar Executive Secretary NIPC Investment Potential & Policies - Mr Reuben Kifasi, NIPC - H.E. the Ambassador to the Netherlands - J. Vinne, C.A.B. 10:45-11:45 Security-Doing Business in Nigeria, Risks and Opportunities in Sustaining Business in Nigeria: How will the Nigerian government contain the threats of insurgents and guarantee stability? - Understanding the securty risk for the private - Revisiting restrictive policies - Commodore (RNLN) (ret) Michiel Bart Hijmans, Westmark BV - Dr Michael Nwokeiwu, REDSKIN Securities Nig Ltd - Chief Dr Cliff Ogbede, Chairman Kleef & Vts Oil Group 11:45-14:00 Room: Brasserie & Lounge Circles Network Business Lunch Key-note speech Barr Mrs Sally Mbanefo Director General Nigeria Tourism Development Cooperation Tourism Development in Nigeria

5 Monday, 15 September 14:00-15:00 Oil & Gas: Investments and partnership potentials What is the future outlook on infrastructural development for the Oil & Gas producing areas? - Infrastructure & Logistics - Investment opportunities Dr Emeka Unachukwu President Port Harcourt C.Commerce Oil & Gas outlook - t.b.a - t.b.a - Ike Onyenokwe, Index Consulting 14:00-15:00 Agribusiness, Finance and development : Discovering the potential in Nigeria What is the current outlook of the Agriculture in Nigeria? What can be the role of the Dutch private in Agriculture development in Nigeria? - Business Opportunities - Content Policies Dr Adewunmi Adeshina H.E. Minister of Agriculture Agribusiness in Nigeria - Hans Bogaard, RaboBank - Ruwan Berculo, VN exhibitions - Dr Tony Bello, Ministry of Agriculture 15:00-15:30 Networking Coffee Break

6 15:30-16:30 Energy: Renewables taking the lead How can Nigeria overcome the paradox of being energy-resource rich and access poor? What are the key opportunities in the Renewable Energy? - Increasing investment through privatization - Opportunities and market forecast Monday, 15 September 15:30-16:30 Informal Network Business Session Sector specific matchmaking facilities in the various rooms of the Venue. Objectives: - Finding the best partner for your business - Sharing success stories Mr Stephen I Anekwe Assistant Director, Ministry of Power Power & Electricity demand - Eng. Ali Dapshima Abubakar, Assistant Director, Ministry of power - Dr Sam Amadi, Chairman, Nigeria Electricity Commision - Phillips - Mark Meijer, Energy Indeed 17:00-19:00 Room: Brasserie & Lounge Circles Networking Evening Reception Key-note speech - partner company

7 08: Noordwijk, the Netherlands Registration Tuesday, 16 September All the participants are welcome to register at the registration desk. A welcome coffee will be served. 09: H.E. Prof Mrs Viola Onwuliri, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs & Incentives for investors H.E. Mr Malam Ibahim Shekarau, Minister of Education Education: Nigeria s greatest challenge to stability and growth 10:00-11:00 Finance & Investment: New solutions, diversifying development Invesment Climate in Nigeria. How can financial services support inclusive growth in Nigeria? - Coordinating public and private finance - Understand the potential of private equity H.E. Dr Godswill Akpabio CON Executive Governor, Akwa Ibom State Good Governance towards investment - Stepehen Onasanya, CEO First Bank - Central Bank of Nigeria - Peter de Ruiter, PWC Nigeria 10:00-11:00 Consumer Outlook: The Nigerian consumer How can business succesfully serve Nigeria s growing consumer markets? - Segmenting markets - Adapting business models - Overcoming logistics chalenges - Mrs Savara, CEO Chi Limited Nigeria - Dangote Group - Tom de Man, NABC Board Member

8 Tuesday, 16 September 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00 Informal Network Business Session Sector specific matchmaking facilities in the various rooms of the Venue. Objectives: - Finding the best partner for your business - Sharing success stories Infrastructure & Construction: Public-Private partnerships What are the challenges and prospects for the development of infrastructure in Nigeria? What is the role of the private? - Involvemnet of the Dutch private - Challenges and opportunities Mr Adedayo Adeyeye H.E. Minister of State Works Infrastrucural Development in Nigeria - Ministry of Housing Nigeria - Frederik Groos, Dasuda - t.b.a 12:00-13:30 Room: Brasserie & Lounge Circles Business Lunch - partner company

9 Tuesday, 16 September 13:30-14:30 ICT & Communication Connected for growth What are the new developments in the ICT? - Content policies - New developments & opportunities 13:30-14:30 Dutch Good Growth Fund Informative session - What is the DGGF? - Who can apply? - How to apply? Ìnformative session by: - René Beerepoot, RVO - Dr Vincent Olatunji, NITDA - Dick Venema, Venema Advises Group - Bas Hoefman, TTC Mobile 14:30-15:15 Room: Brasserie & Lounge Circles Networking Coffee Break - partner company

10 Tuesday, 16 September 15:15-16:10 Trade & Investment in the Netherlands: Policies and tax regulations Get to know the Dutch business and investment climate - Investment in the Netherlands - Tax & Fiscal regulations Informative session by: - Laurens Kreuze, KPMG - Hans-Peter van der Horst, KPMG 15:15-16:15 Tailor-made matchmaking NABC provides the opportunity for the main partners & sponsors for a tailor-made matchmaking session Key s: - Agriculture - Oil & Gas - Energy - Infrastructure & Logistics - Import & Export 17:00-23:00 Room: Brasserie & Lounge Circles Wednesday, 17 September Business Dinner - partner company