The US Nigeria Council (USNC) has unveiled plans to create partnerships between Nigerian and American businesses to forge a backbone of strong bilateral ties for the two nations.
The Council is also set to advance diversification and job creation in Nigeria. In a statement made available to The Guardian, the council will also develop partnerships, investments, and develop capacity in the agro-allied and food, infrastructure, oil and gas, and technology sectors.
The co-host of the launch dinner and co-chair of the Council, John Coumantaros, noted that the US Nigeria Council was formed to bring US and Nigerian businesses together in developing catalytic projects that will develop capacity and accelerate economic diversification in Nigeria.
He further stated that this council is unique among Councils because it is business to business focused. Honorary Co-Chair Ambassador, John Negroponte, former Director of National Intelligence in the US, spoke about the vast opportunities for transformative projects during his welcoming remarks.
THE GUARDIAN
