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The #NorthernGovernorsForum (NGF) said on Tuesday that it would meet with U.S investors in Abuja to improve the economic fortunes of the region.
A statement issued in #Minna by the Secretary to the Niger Government, Mr Saidu Kpaki, said that the Forum would meet with U.S investors and aid agencies on May 10. It said that President Goodluck Jonathan was expected to deliver a keynote address and declare the meeting open.
According to the statement, the Chairman of the Forum and Niger governor, #BabangidaAliyu, Minister of Finance/Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Nigerian ambassador to the U.S, Prof. Ade Adefuye, would also attend the event.
It said that each northern governor was expected to make a presentation on investment opportunities in their states in the key sectors of agriculture, infrastructure, power/energy, health and education.
It said that exhibitions to showcase abundant potential of each state would feature at the occasion. It stressed that the Forum offered unlimited opportunities for economic development of the region, and enjoined member states to ensure adequate participation.
A statement issued in #Minna by the Secretary to the Niger Government, Mr Saidu Kpaki, said that the Forum would meet with U.S investors and aid agencies on May 10. It said that President Goodluck Jonathan was expected to deliver a keynote address and declare the meeting open.
According to the statement, the Chairman of the Forum and Niger governor, #BabangidaAliyu, Minister of Finance/Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Nigerian ambassador to the U.S, Prof. Ade Adefuye, would also attend the event.
It said that each northern governor was expected to make a presentation on investment opportunities in their states in the key sectors of agriculture, infrastructure, power/energy, health and education.
It said that exhibitions to showcase abundant potential of each state would feature at the occasion. It stressed that the Forum offered unlimited opportunities for economic development of the region, and enjoined member states to ensure adequate participation.
