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13-15 AUGUST, 2013
Everest Rio Hotel – Ipanema. Brazil
Dialogues for creating a collective platform of
business cooperation between Brazil and
Nigeria.
Photo by Alexandre Lopes
Partners
Organized by
Brazilian Embassy
Nigerian Embassy
The Nigeria-Brazil Business Summit is on the way again! This year’s theme
is “Brazil–Nigeria: Dialogues for Creating a Collective Platform for Business
Cooperation” This important event is organized by the Nigeria-Brazil Centre for
Business, Culture and Cooperation – a pioneering Chamber of Commerce in Brazil
in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Economic Development, Industry and
International Trade – MDIC, the Nigerian Embassy in Brasília, the Embassy of the
Federative Republic of Brazil in Abuja, Softex, the Brazilian Export Promotion
Agency – ApexBrasil and BusinessDay Media Ltd.
The 2nd Nigeria-Brazil Business Summit is organized to create the necessary
platform for mutual investments and sustainable bilateral economic relationship
between Brazilian and Nigerian business leaders. The Summit is also an avenue to
enable a collective Business Interaction for the implementation of agreements
recently signed between the Nigeria-Brazil Federal Governments. It will also
complement the efforts of the Nigerian Federal Government to attract Foreign
Direct Investments (FDI). Brazil and Nigeria government are putting in
progressive efforts to better foster every ties between both nations – Economic,
Political and Education and Culture. This is evident in the recent signing of
Bilateral Agreements between both countries covering areas such as Agriculture
and Food Security, Petroleum, Power, Bio-fuel, Mining, Culture and Education,
Trade and Investment and Aviation.
The recent visit of the Brazilian President in February, 2013 to Nigeria established
a mechanism of strategic dialogue between both countries, and it is Brazil's
intention to boost not only bilateral trade, but also partnerships in the area of
technology, science, and to strengthen and stimulate industrial productivity
Brazil also wants to establish partnership in the area of electricity given her ability
in hydroelectric generation and construction of transmission system. Brazil is also
considering new financing instruments, investment in infrastructure and wants to
expand the country's presence in all areas of development in Nigeria.
PRESENTATION
According to President Dilma Rouseff of Brazil “Our exchange has actually
outgrown significantly between 2009 and 2013 and now stands in the region of $9
billion.” Trade relations between Brazil and Nigeria have been impressive of late;
trade statistics show that Nigeria’s merchandise exports to Brazil have risen
sharply in recent time.
Brazil has shifted outwardly in position as Nigeria’s fourth main export destination
after the US, EU27, and India. The total trade between the two countries recorded
growth of 381.0% between 2003 and 2011. Brazil’s exports grew by 153.8% and
451.1% imports during the period.
This Summit will hence bring Nigerian entrepreneurs and public officers who
manage trade and investments policies to intermingle with their Brazilian
counterparts and search for reliable partners. The Brazilian investors who are
interested in investing in the Nigerian market but lack the knowledge and reliable
partners will equally utilize the forum to meet serious businessmen and
government from Nigeria as potential reliable partners. The Nigerian Businessmen
will also meet with their Brazilian counterparts to dialogue and exchange
knowledge and expertise.
Background Information
Nigeria with a population of over 160 million inhabitants and its tropical
climate remains indisputably the largest market in Africa, with a double digit
investment dividend. Nigeria is well blessed with abundant human and
mineral resources: Gas, oil, solid minerals deposits, tourism and fertile land
for agriculture are largely unexploited. Social infrastructure including power
sector, road networks, railway, health and education facilities as well as
The Economy of Brazil is the world's fifth largest economy by
nominal GDP and ninth largest by purchasing power parity. Its economy is
the largest among all South American nations and the second largest in the
western hemisphere. Brazil is one of the fastest-growing major economies in
the world with an average annual GDP growth rate of over 7 percent.
In Reais (Brazilian currency), its GDP was estimated at R$ 3.143 trillion in
2009. The Brazilian economy has been predicted to become one of the five
largest economies in the world in the decades to come.
Brazil’s diverse industries range from Automobiles, Steel and Petrochemicals
to Computers, Aircraft and Consumer durables.
In the Energy industry, Brazil is one of the world's leading producers
of hydroelectric power, with a current capacity of about 108,000 megawatts.
Existing hydroelectric power provides 80 percent of the nation's electricity.
Agriculture also plays an important role in Brazil’s economy. The country’s
agriculture industry has outperformed those of many developed countries. A
performance that puts agribusiness in a position of distinction in terms
of Brazil’s trade balance.
Given this background, one easily considers Brazil-Nigeria Business Summit one
that will benefit both Africa and the South America.
Nigerian and Brazilian markets are experiencing a process of expansion and
growth owing to the pioneering initiatives of the private sector and supported by
the willingness of the government of both countries to establish a long lasting
business partnership.
Both countries enjoy a huge amount of labour and manpower resources and by
utilizing them optimally; they stand the chance to gain, most especially the
Brazilian Investors.
Nigeria is the biggest commercial partner of Brazil in Africa. The commercial
transactions between both countries have grown significantly since 2002, and
today they boast of over US$ 9 billion.
Objectives:
The Nigeria-Brazil Business Summit will enable a Collective Business
Platform for the Implementation of Agreements recently signed between the
Nigeria-Brazil Federal Governments. It will also complement the efforts of the
Nigerian Federal Government to attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). It
therefore has the following objectives:
1. Promotion of Foreign Direct Investments in Nigeria and Africa through a
sustainable partnership with the Brazilian Corporate bodies and
Government.
2. Provision of opportunity for foreign investors to meet and dialogue with
Nigerian entrepreneurs and vice versa.
3. To foster a strong south-south relationship between Brazil and Nigeria.
4. To stimulate and encourage international competition in Nigerian and
African Markets.
5. Provision of the terrain for exchange of expertise between Brazil and
Nigeria.
6. Promotion of Intra-African trade and expertise exchange.
7. Assist the Nigeria and Brazil government to create a working document that
will bring to fruition the agreement recently signed.
Goals:
The Summit pursues the following goals:
- The Summit brings Nigerian entrepreneurs and public officers who manage trade
and investments policies to intermingle with their Brazilian counterparts and
search for reliable partners.
- The Brazilian investors who are interested in investing in the Nigerian market
but lack the knowledge and reliable partners will equally utilize the forum to meet
some serious businessmen and government from Nigeria as potential reliable
partners.
- The Nigerian Businessmen will also meet with their Brazilian counterparts to
dialogue and exchange knowledge and expertise.
- The Summit will help to create the necessary platform for mutual investments
and sustainable bilateral economic relationship.
Major Target Sectors:
The target sectors of the Nigeria-Brazil Business Summit includes, but not
limited to:
� Energy: Generation and
Distribution of electricity,
renewable energy, including
supplier industry, production
of Ethanol
� Mining and Minerals
� Pharmaceuticals,
Biotechnology and
Healthcare
� Possibilities for Private-
Public partnerships (PPP) in
diverse sectors, such as
Infrastructure: construction
and renovation of railway line
and road networks, projects in
public transport, airport
construction and management.
� Agribusiness (farming and
farm produce processing)
� Water Industry: treatment,
engineering and chemicals
� Waste Management
� Tourism
� Transportation
Banking and Financial
Services; Funding Agencies.
� Maritime
� Telecoms and Services
Other sectors include industries specialized in Semi-manufactured and
Manufactured products such as:
� Printing machines and
Accessories
� Burnt bricks or Clay and
Roofing accessories and
Machines
� Tiles
� Marbles
� Furniture and Fittings:
Door/Frame/Lockset.
� Glass
� Paper: Cellulose
Who are participating in the Nigeria-Brazil Business Summit
2013.
We are expecting the following government and corporate bodies to attend
the forum.
� Ministry of oil and gas
� Ministry Power and Energy
� Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission
� Ministry of works, housing and infrastructure
� Ministry of Agriculture
� Chambers of Commerce and Industry
� Ministry of Trade and Investment
� The Nigerian High Commission in Brasília, Brazil.
� Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and
Agriculture ( NACCIMA)
� Manufacturer Association of Nigeria [MAN]
� Nigeria Communication Commission
The Brazilian business community will also be pleased to welcome their
Nigerian counterparts in these areas:
� Industries: Manufactures,
Small and Medium Scale
industries.
� Construction companies and
agencies.
� Mining
� Energy
� Agriculture
� Transport
� Tourism and Hospitality
� Finance and Funding Agencies.
� Health and Pharmaceuticals
� Food processing
Who should participate?
� Government bodies and
policy makers
� Business development
managers
� Export managers
� Individual investors
� Investment advisors
� Sector specialists from
business and research
institutions
� Fund or trust managers
holding portfolios of
clients with an interest
in investment projects
in Nigeria
The Nigeria-Brazil Centre for Business will enable you to discover the latest trends
that will impact business from the local to the global stage. Also, you will have the
opportunity to connect with other business executives from Brazil and with business
people from the Mercosul. The Nigeria-Brazil Centre for Business invites you to be part of
this International Business and Trade Summit.
This is a truly networking opportunity like no other. You will have serious
Government Officials, Investors and Businessmen willing to partner on Energy,
Mining, Agro Processing, Waste Management, Renewable Energy, Civil
Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Estate Development, Banking & Finance to mention
a few.
REGISTER NOW!
Please click here to register online
OR visit http://summit.nigeriabrazil.org/en/
THE NIGERIA-BRAZIL CENTRE FOR BUSINESS CULTURE AND COOPERRATION INC.
Rua Cambuquira 178, bairro Carlos Prates. Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais - Brazil.
Tel.: +55-31-2555-6736 Mobile: +55-31-9238-9923 | Nigeria: +234-70-2676-2558 | +234-80-2330-4382 [email protected] | www.nigeriabrazil.org
The
Future is
Africa
Investment
and Business
Network like
no other
Investors and consumers throughout the world are getting to know
Brazil. This vast country also offers various opportunities for business.
Nigeria is the fifth highest exporter of goods to Brazil after the US,
Germany, Argentina and China, ahead of neighbours like Chile and
Mexico.
In the area of energy for example, Brazil has developed its bio-fossils
and the use of ethanol as an alternative to fuel.
Nigeria with a population of over 160 million inhabitants and its
tropical climate remains indisputably the largest market in Africa.
Gas, oil, solid minerals deposits, tourism and fertile land for
agriculture are largely unexploited in Nigeria.
The Forum will help to create the necessary platform for mutual
investments and sustainable bilateral economic relationship.
The Government of Nigeria offers a wide range of Incentives to Foreign
Investors; such as Tax Holiday. There is also 100% repatriation of
Profits to home countries.
The Nigeria-Brazil Centre for Business is
simply the Gateway to Success
Registration
To confirm your registration, payment must be made through credit card (secure
transmission facilities provided) by Paypal. Major cards such as Visa and
Mastercard are accepted. Confirmation of your registration and a tax invoice will
be sent upon receipt of your forms and fees.
*For other forms of payment please send email to [email protected]
Registration Fees and Full Package
Private Sector Registration Fee $500.00
Government Agencies Registration Fee $600.00
Flight Ticket (Economy Class) $2,200
Visa Fee $200
Four stars Hotel
Summit Registration includes:
Attendance at all session of the Summit
Handbook
Morning and afternoon teas – Tuesday and Wednesday
Lunches – Tuesday and Wednesday
Welcome Reception – Monday
Summit Dinner – Monday 12th of August Night
Tour in Rio
Transfer – Airport -Hotel – Venue
Click here to register or visit http://summit.nigeriabrazil.org/en/registration/
Working Language
The working language of the Summit will be English.
General Information
Accommodation
Hotel - STANDARD - $235 per night x 4 (from the 12th to 16th of August) $940 + 5% tax
Hotel - SUPERIOR $265 per night x 4 (from the 12th to 16th of August) $1080 + 5% tax
Hotel - SUPERIOR PREMIUM $300 per night x 4 (from the 12th to 16th of August)
$1200 + 5% tax
Bookings should be made no later than 28th June 2013. After that date no
guarantee can be made that rooms will be available.
Time of Check-in: from 14:00 hours
Check out Time: noon
Cancellation
Should you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you may reassign your
registration to another person. Please notify The Summit organizers of the
replacement delegate’s name and contact details.
T: + 55 31 2555-6736
If you are unable to arrange a replacement, a refund (the full registration fee less
an administration charge of $100) will be made, providing notification is received
by 28th June 2013. After that date no refunds will be made.
Airport of Entry
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is popularly
known by its original name Galeão International Airport - it is the main airport
serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. * Code: GIG
Visa
As soon as we confirm your application, we shall issue a letter of invitation to
enable you to solicit a visa. To apply for a Brazilian visa, you must complete the
Electronic Form to generate a visa code, photo page sheet and number. Also, a
Manual Form must be completed and submitted together with the Electronic Form.
1. Please click to complete Electronic Form here
https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/index.jsp
Should you have any further queries, kindly contact the Brazilian Embassy or the
Consulate via the address below.
Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil
324 Diplomatic Drive
Central Business District
Abuja, Nigeria
City: Abuja
Email: [email protected]
The Consulate-General of Brazil in Lagos
Plot 257 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island.
P.O.Box 72802 – Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: (+234) 1 462-8958/59/60
Fax: (+234) 1 461-1474
E-Mail: [email protected]
You may also wish to reach us in case you have any query through 080-2330-
4382 or 070-2676-2558
The Embassy of Brazil is open to the public from 09:30 to 12:30, Monday
through Friday.
Banking
Brazil offers banking systems that facilitates withdrawal and exchange. Banks
offering currency exchange facilities are located close to the Summit venue.
Banking hours in Brazil are 10:00am-04:00pm, Monday to Friday. Banks in Galeão
International Airport in Rio often have extended hours for all arriving and
departing flights.
All major credit cards are accepted and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are
readily available.
Climate
August is in fact the middle of winter in Rio. However, during this time it never
really gets cold. Temperature during this time is 25 Degree Centigrade. This period
also has the least amount of rainfall of the year. It rarely gets cold in Rio de Janeiro.
For this reason, the beach is really an option all year long in Rio.
Currency
The Brazilian Real is the official currency.
For a currency conversion guideline, click here.
Post-Summit Tours and Companion Activities
An array of cultural, sightseeing and sporting activities will be available to all
Participants and Companions. Friday the 16th to 18th Sunday has been shelved for
tour in Rio. Arrangement must be made for such in advance. For more information
please contact us
Dress
Welcome Reception: Business Casual or Native wears
Summit Sessions: Business Casual or Native wears
Summit Dinner: Suit and tie/Cocktail dress or Native wears
Mobile Phones
Brazil has both analogue and GSM digital networks. Check with your phone
provider before leaving Nigeria about international mobile roam facilities available
in Brazil.
Special Requirements
Should you need any special or specific arrangements for you and your delegation,
please contact us beforehand for that. Every effort will be made to ensure
delegates with special needs are catered for.
Time
Brazil is GMT -03:00 hours or 4 hours behind Nigerian time.
For Booking and Sponsorship
Please contact:
Mr. Amadi Iheukwumere - [email protected] - 0708 – 225 -6051
Mr. Tayo Ogundele – [email protected] – 0802 -330 - 4382
Other contacts for information
EMBASSY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN BRAZIL
Contact Person: Rosemary E. OSEYI-OKOSODO
First Secretary (Trade & Investment)
Nigerian Embassy. Brasilia -DF Brazil
Tel.: +55 61 32081724
Email: [email protected]
EMBASSY OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL IN NIGERIA
Tel: +234-80-3787-9421
Email: [email protected]
NIGERIA BRAZIL CENTRE FOR BUSINESS – BRAZIL
Contact Person: Luiz Machado
Rua Cambuquira 178. CEP: 30710550. Carlos Prates.
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais – Brazil.
Tel.: +55-31-2555-6736 Mobile: +55-11-98211-3369
Email: [email protected]
NIGERIA BRAZIL CENTRE FOR BUSINESS – NIGERIA
Contact Person: Mr. Tayo Michael Ogundele
No.7A, Alhaji Bankole Crescent off Adeniyi Jones
Ikeja, Lagos State.
Tel.: +234-70-2676-2558 | +234-80-2330-4382
Email: [email protected]
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THE NIGERIA- BRAZIL CENTRE FOR BUSINESS, CULTURE AND
COOPERATION
The NBCBCC is largest, the most active and the most representative of Nigeria and
Brazil. It was founded in 2008 and boasts of a vast database of members and
business opportunities. It is a Chamber of Commerce founded in Brazil with the
primary purpose of fostering and promoting the Economic, Political and Cultural
relations between the Federal Republic of Brazil and the Federal Republic of
Nigeria on the basis of mutual interest. The Chamber facilitates Investment,
Bilateral trade; promote Entrepreneurship and Fortification of business between
Nigeria and Brazil. Our commitment is to guide organizations, entrepreneurs and
investors on best way to go about their investment contracts in Nigeria and Brazil.
We work closely with the Brazilian government, Trade and Investment Agencies
and the Nigerian High Commission in Brazil. We work with professionalism
offering high quality services and benefits to our members and the entire business
community. Our activities also include Education, Sport and Culture. For more
information visit www.nigeriabrazil.org