Nigerian Bangladesh Business Technology Forum Pays Courtesy Visit to SMEDAN
Oru Leonard
The Nigerian Bangladesh Business Technology Forum (NBBTF), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industries, and other stakeholders, paid a courtesy visit to the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on January 9, 2025, in Abuja.
The visit, aimed at promoting the 1st Nigerian Afro Asia SMEs and Exhibition Summit (NAASEME), was deemed highly successful, with the SMEDAN Director General committing to provide support the event beyond SME mobilization and participation roles. The delegation included notable figures such as Ambassador Bolaji Akinremi, Arc. Bob Achanya (NBBTF President), and representatives from various ministries and organizations.
This visit underscores the NBBTF’s efforts to strengthen ties between Nigeria and Bangladesh, fostering economic cooperation and knowledge sharing in Africa and the Asian countries. The organization has been instrumental in promoting trade, business, and technology exchange between the two nations.
The success of this visit paves the way for future collaborations, enhancing the growth and development of SMEs in Nigeria.
Cover Photo Caption: Ambassador Bolaji Akinremi, The SMEDAN DG, Arc. Bob Achanya (President of AfCA+BS/NBBTF), Mrs. Patricia Ononukwe (Ministry of Petroleum); Barr HO Yusuf (Ajaokuta Chamber of Commerce); Mrs Jegede (Dept. Of Trade FMITI) of the far left; Other delegation members from the right side and back row include Bar. Sangotayo (NIPOST), Mr. Isaac Sunday (FACAN), Ms Wandama Dorcas Jere (NASSI) and Mr Vincent of the Federal Ministry of Finance, amongst others.
