Bayelsa Trade and Investment Forum Lauds Anga, Inc Americas

The Chairman of The Ijaw National Congress of The Americas, Kenneth Anga has been lauded by the Government of Bayelsa state for his involvement at the recently concluded BAYELSA TO THE WORLD EXPO: BAYELSA ECONOMIC, BUSINESS & INVESTMENT SUMMIT.

In a statement issued by the Technical Assistant to the Governor on Economic Development & Liaison, Ebiekure Jasper Eradiri, Mr Anga was appreciated for his participation at the event, the statement further noted that the government was going to publish the communique of the symposium for awareness and implementation. The Private sector-led event brought together captains of industries, distinguished personalities as well as key decision-makers and potential investors.

During the event, Mr Anga chaired a session, where he delivered a speech titled; HARNESSING THE STRENGTH OF DIASPORA BLOCK FOR DEVELOPMENT. In his speech, he stated that the majority of the over 7 million Nigerians classified as Diaspora maintain strong links with the homeland, and this is particularly true of Ijaw Nationality.

He highlighted the fact that diaspora financial remittance to Nigeria between 2019 and 2021 even with the pandemic, averaged $20 billion annually, four times the value of foreign direct investments (FDI) and approximately 6% of GDP within that same timeline. Also, 4.5 million airline international passengers annually originate their flights from foreign airports, particularly the United States, United Kingdom and many other countries destined for Nigeria. The majority of these passengers are Nigerians in the diaspora. The collective strength of the diaspora cannot be overlooked

He further emphasised on the unwavering commitment the INC Americas had in supporting the Bayelsa State government in tangible development, not just through remittances but through the utilization of a collective wealth of experience, knowledge and exposure of the Diaspora in various fields of endeavour. He spoke about his personal vision of organizing Ijaw resources (Human) and connecting them with technical, financial and technological opportunities available in the United States for the development of our homeland in all sectors including Education, Healthcare, Technology, Housing, Transportation, Agriculture as well as Energy Oil and Gas. To further create this kind of beneficial interaction, Mr Anga announced that the INC Americas would hold their pioneer annual convention next year (2023); aimed at creating mutually beneficial networks between the Homeland and potential providers of opportunities. In conclusion, Mr Chairman applauded the Bayelsa state government for the creation of the Diaspora Focal Office as well as other diaspora-friendly policies instituted by the state government, he further added that a Diaspora Investment promotion desk would be instituted by the congress to further create platforms for investment bridges and networks to be made.

Mr Kenneth Ibiene Anga is the pioneer Chairman of the Ijaw National Congress Americas, a role which he assumed in April 2022. He is an astute Technocrat with Experience in leading and managing diverse industries and projects, at the pinnacle of his corporate career he was Country Manager of DHL Liberia after which He headed the Port Harcourt Water and Sanitation Project (PHWSSP). He is passionate about international collaborations for local/grassroot development.

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Source: Legit.ng