Linkages, international business collaboration for Nigerian youths my priority ― AACCI newly appointed president

The newly appointed President, the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI), Mr Anrinle Adekunle Ahmed, has restated that his main and major priority would be a total reduction to zero level the level of unemployment of youth in the country.

The newly appointed AACCI boss added that without much ado, his main target when he officially resumes, the duty would be how to expose the younger Nigerian entrepreneurs to the international community.

Anrinle made this pronouncement on Thursday shortly after his arrival from the just concluded High-Level Diplomatic meeting held at The Grand Hotel, New Delhi, India, where he was appointed as the substantive president of the Nigeria Chapter of the Chamber.

It would be recalled that the Chamber has its presence in Asia, Africa, America, Australia, and Europe with over 120- member country chapters.

Anrinle assured that God’s willing, and without being economical with the truth, he would use his good offices and tenure as the president to expose younger Nigerian entrepreneurs to the international community for networking, access to international trades by members companies and enterprises, sponsorship opportunity, training, international trade fair and market access.

The newly appointed AACCI president further assured that he would, without wasting time, hit the ground running and make the linkages and business collaboration at the international level for Nigerian youths his priority.

“Linkages and business collaboration at the international level for Nigerian youths would be my priority. I will ensure I use my good offices and tenure as the president to expose younger Nigerian entrepreneurs to the international community for networking, access to international trades by members companies and enterprises, sponsorship opportunities, training, international trade fair and market access,” Anrinle said.

Speaking on the just-concluded high-level Diplomatic Meeting held in India, Anrinle disclosed that the parley witnessed the presence of Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Trade Consuls from partnering embassies.

According to him, dynamic business stalwarts from various industrial sectors, who have a keen interest in trade and investment in foreign countries were also in attendance, adding that the purpose was “to break the barriers between the countries and create an atmosphere of mutual growth that would serve to explore possibilities of unrelenting and inclusive economic growth by creating a platform of mutual interest through high-level dialogues, one to one discussions, presentations, etc. in a well-balanced business cum social environment.”

He also added that trade, investment and business opportunities in various countries were discussed with the business delegates who were keen to invest or expand their business in these partnering countries.

Speaking further, Anrinle listed participants to include: H.E. Mr Gabriel P. Sinimbo – High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia; H.E. Ms Deliwe Mumbi – Deputy High Commissioner of Zambia; Ms Nomusa Mugwambi – Trade Counsellor, Republic of Zimbabwe; Mr Vitaly Mirutko – Senior Counsellor, Belarus; Mr Vladimir Poghosyan – Consul, 2nd secretary, Republic of Armenia and Mr James Nhlane – First Secretary (Political), High Commission of Malawi.

Others are Mr Jared Bironga Mayieka – Trade Attache of Kenya High Commission; Amb. Mahesh Sachdev – former Indian Ambassador and currently the President of AACCI; Mr Suresh Goel – IFS Retd; Md Mumunur Rahman; Mr Coubageat Malik, Togo and Mr Anrinle Ahmed Adekunle.

It would be recalled that before his current appointment, Anrinle was the Vice President of the Chamber, Nigeria Chapter and also a member of the Council Advisory Board.

Anrinle is the immediate past Senior Special Assistant to the Chairman and the Board of Ogun-Guandong Free Trade Zone Ogun State.

He, however, hinted that the inauguration of the new President shall come up at Eko Hotel & Suites before the end of this year.

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