Urhobo Economic and Investment Summit – Ekpobaro 2020
Urhobo Economic and Investment Groups has announced its 2020 summit, Ekpobaro 2020 with the topic of Harnessing Agricultural Potentials for Growth and Development in Urhoboland
Diversification of the economy has been an agenda of various administrations in Nigeria over time, particularly in the back post – 1970 oil boom era. It’s not new as an economic policy stand.
Diversification, away from crude oil, has been the main focus, and the direction has been agriculture, manufacturing, services and mining, among others. It is also twofold diversification of government revenue, and diversification of output or contribution to GDP.
Urhobo Nation is unarguably blessed with numerous natural and mineral resources. Outside Oil, agriculture, which is one of the economic solid bases in Urhoboland, but has been made inconspicuous ever since which led to it being under-utilized till date.
Plan to attend, and join other leading professionals in the agribusiness industry at the Third Edition of Urhobo Economic and Investment Summit as we proffer workable solutions towards harnessing the countless potentials in the Agricultural sector for a more prosperous Urhoboland of our dream.
Theme: Harnessing Agricultural Potentials for Growth and Development in Urhoboland.
Keynote Speaker:
Prof. Lawrence Bratte,
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture,
Delta State University, Asaba Campus.
Topics will also include:
• The impact of infrastructure on agribusiness development in Urhoboland.
• Urhobo Agripreneurs in a digital economy.
• Empowering Urhobo communities through Agriculture.
• Deploying new technologies in Agro-processing in Urhoboland.
• Financing Agriculture in Post COVID-19 era in Urhoboland.
Panelist:
Oghoro Augustine Ede: Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to The Delta State Government
Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua: Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
MS. Helen Ese Emore: Business Development Expert, Agric Business Specialist and International Facilitator
Obaro Marvel Osah: Regional Manager, South East, SME Group, Bank of Industry.
Olorogun Nero Ughwujabo: Urban Expert with Future Cities Programme/ Former Special Adviser to UK Prime Minister
Date: Sunday 22nd November 2020
Venue: Zoom Platform
Time: 4 pm WAT
For registration and participation:
Ekpobaro Urhobo!