The African Development Bank (AfDB) participated, on 24 November 2010, to a business lunch hosted by the Nigerian business community. The meeting aimed at gathering useful views from key stakeholders on the Nigerian business environment and on opportunities for cooperation. Participation was drawn from financial institutions, potential clients, investment bankers, private sector and SMEs.
The session was chaired by AfDB Vice President, Aloysius Ordu on behalf of President Donald Kaberuka. VP Ordu gave an overview of the Bank's activities and focus in Nigeria, including the planned country analytical work aimed at identifying areas for partnership with respect to governance reforms. He reminded that the Bank's strategy emphasizes infrastructure financing, private sector development and governance support projects.
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Magatte Wade