ACCI President Stresses Importance Of Private Sector For Development

Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), delivered a compelling address at the Nigeria-Belgium-Luxembourg Business Forum 2024, emphasizing the private sector’s pivotal role as a driver of innovation, job creation, and social progress.

The forum, held from September 18-20, served as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration between the private sectors of Nigeria, Belgium, and Luxembourg, with the aim of bolstering sustainable economic growth.

In his presentation, Chief Obegolu highlighted the forum’s success in creating opportunities for partnership across various sectors, stating that through collaboration, we can unlock new opportunities and build a future where our economies are stronger, more resilient, and inclusive.

“As the voice of the business community and the foremost Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria, he affirmed that the ACCI remains committed to supporting initiatives that encourage business growth and sustainable development’ He said

Chief Obegolu therefore called for enhanced cooperation among stakeholders to explore new avenues for collaboration, reinforcing the chamber’s dedication to fostering an environment conducive to business success.

He expressed gratitude to the hosts in Belgium and Luxembourg for their warm reception, as well as to the businesses that have contributed to these fruitful collaborations. “Together, we can strengthen our ties and achieve our common objectives.

“As the forum comes to a close, the ACCI looks forward to deepening relationships and partnerships, setting the stage for continued economic engagement between Nigeria and its European counterparts” He added