Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes Sri Lankan High Commissioner

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Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Prince Adetokunbo Kayode welcomed the Sri Lanka High Commissioner designate A. Sabarullah Khan at the Chamber on 8 November.

The two dignitaries agreed that there was vast potential for enhancing bilateral trade and investment between Sri Lanka and Nigeria.

The Chamber President and the High Commissioner invited the trade houses and investors of each of their countries to explore the ample opportunities available in Sri Lanka and Nigeria for enhancing business. They also agreed to initiate collaboration between the gem and jewellery industries of the two countries and to invite investors to develop business hotels near the Chamber’s Abuja International Trade and Convention Centre. They noted that Sri Lanka’s expertise in the fields of gemmology and hospitality could be used to enhance cooperation in those areas. They also agreed to encourage participation in trade fairs in the two countries and also to facilitate visits of trade delegations and cooperation between business chambers of the two countries.

The Chamber President was accompanied by Vice President Prof. Adesoji Adesugba and Chamber Director General Tonia Shoyela. The High Commissioner Designate was accompanied by the Mission’s Management Assistant A.U.K. Wellage.