Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, His Excellency, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, (1st left), Nigeria’s Ambassador to Greece, H.E Opunimi Akinkugbe (3rd left), DG NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh (4th left), Minister of Transport, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (5th left), Acting MD NPA, Mohammed Bello- Koko (6th left) and other dignitaries during the summit in Athens, Greece.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened fresh talks with leading businesses in Greece on Direct Foreign Investment DFI opportunities in the country’s viable transport and allied sectors of the economy.

Nigeria’s Minister of Transport, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi led a team of Chief Executives of government agencies under his Ministry to the 2021 Greek-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Technology GNCCT and Investment Summit, held in Athens between November 29 -30, 2021.

Among the Minister’s delegation include acting Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, CEO, Bank of Industry, Olukayode Pitan and acting CEO of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, Emeka Offor.

It was also gathered that Nigeria’s Ambassador to Greece, H.E Opunimi Akinkugbe and Country’s Ambassador to Germany, H.E Yusuf Maitama Tuggar were among the eminent persons at the summit.

The Athens investment summit focused on discovering high networth investments in maritime transport, aquaculture, circular economy, education and manufacturing.

The Nigerian contingent used the opportunity of the event to call for increased collaboration between Greece and Nigerian businesses, including relaxation of travel and trade restrictions.

The Greek-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Technology (GNCCT) was founded in 1999, to promote bilateral business and investment activities between the Greek and Nigerian private sector.

The non-profit organisation provides information, networking opportunities and other services to its members.