- Create avenue for Nigerian enterprises to buy more from and sell more to U.S. enterprises.
- Facilitate channels for U.S. enterprises to buy more from and sell more to Nigerian companies.
- Develop stronger scientific, technology and commercial ties between Nigeria and the U.S.
- Promote tourism and trade between Nigeria and United States and in particular to promote exports from Nigeria to United States.
- Serve as a recognized representative of business sector interests in Nigeria in matters concerning business relationships with United States
About us
Connecting people to people,
Connecting people to opportunities,
and Converting opportunities to projects
The US-Nigeria Business Council is a group of U.S.-based international business leaders with professional and technical accomplishments in both Nigeria and the U.S. With strategic presence in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Houston, Chicago, Lagos and Abuja, the US-Nigeria Business Council (USNBC) seeks to be your hub for business information, news, market research, and updates on economic trends and doing business across Nigeria and USA, building business relationships between the U.S. and Nigeria.
To accomplish this goal, the USNBC works in partnership with a network of Nigerian and American organizations, including: corporate, academic and government entities.
The US-Nigeria Business Council is a group of U.S.-based international business leaders with professional and technical accomplishments in both Nigeria and the U.S. With strategic presence in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Houston, Chicago, Lagos and Abuja, the US-Nigeria Business Council (USNBC) seeks to be your hub for business information, news, market research, and updates on economic trends and doing business across Nigeria and USA, building business relationships between the U.S. and Nigeria.
To accomplish this goal, the USNBC works in partnership with a network of Nigerian and American organizations, including: corporate, academic and government entities.
OUR OBJECTIVES
We support the US and Nigeria governments with issues such as policy and regulation, best practice and minimum standards through an independent voice.
Using member’s contributions, we keep the participants informed about industry trends, share success stories, and provide support where we can. We offer members an opportunity to network and collaborate and discuss best business practice frameworks that is in the best interest of all.
Further we encourage dialogue between the governments and private sector from a podium that is independent and product agnostic. We do not subscribe to any set of products, and will often engage with our international counterparts for advice on policy and regulation and rely on international best practice.
Core Agenda
The U.S.- Nigeria Business Council (USNBC)’s core agenda is built around three interdependent issues:
- Establishment of linkages, policy input and advocacy to increase bilateral trade and investment between US and Nigeria;
- Interchange with the American Business community on the resources that abound in Nigeria, generating Trade, Tourism and Foreign investment in Nigeria;
- Promote awareness of Nigerian businesses, products and services to the United States marketplace.
MISSION
As the major business membership organization facilitating trade and investment between the United States and Nigeria, our mission is to:
- Drive economic vitality and development within and between the two countries;
- Be an information resource center for our members.
- Disseminate new business opportunities;
- Provide a strong and clear voice for the interests of businesses of all sizes across the United States and Nigeria;
With its extensive network and experience in Nigerian industry and commerce, the US-Nigeria Trade Council can quickly identify the right suppliers and provide quick answers to questions about Nigerian exports. The U.S.- Nigeria Business Council also assists US companies seeking to establish a presence in Nigeria.
Our Business Is Assisting U.S. and Nigeria Companies Build Successful Partnerships
The US-Nigeria Trade Relations is the premier US organization that assists US companies in identifying business partners in Nigeria. The Trade Council is also in constant dialogue with Nigeria companies to help them identify trade and investment opportunities in the US.
The U.S.- Nigeria Business Council provides ACCESS and NETWORKING (through trade missions, business development services, conferences, and seminars in both countries) as well as INSIGHT (through publications and industry sector reports) to members and non-member companies that want to pursue specific business activities in Nigeria and/or the US.
Leadership
The U.S.-Nigeria Business Council, is privileged to be guided by an Advisory Board of Directors who represent top-level executive leadership, experience, wisdom and a broad cross-section of the business community across the U.S.-Nigeria trade axis.
The governance model centers on the active involvement of Board members from a policy perspective and direct oversight of the President & CEO. Members of the Board are asked to participate on committees, Trade Council signature events and to provide direct and indirect financial support for the organization through building the membership, sponsoring events, attendance and applying the wisdom necessary to exercise fiscal responsibility in the short and long terms.
The Executive Committee of the Trade Council has the responsibility of hands-on management of the Trade Council, reviewing financial statements in detail, making policy recommendations to the Advisory Board of Directors and implementing approved policies.
The U.S.- Nigeria Business Council provides ACCESS and NETWORKING (through trade missions, business development services, conferences, and seminars in both countries) as well as INSIGHT (through publications and industry sector reports) to members and non-member companies that want to pursue specific business activities in Nigeria and/or the US.
Advisory Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board – to be announced…
HRM Oba (Dr.) Michael Ajayi
Elerinmo of Erinmo, Osun State, Nigeria
Mrs. Affi Ibanga
President, Uyo chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (UYOCCIMA), Vice-Chairperson of AML Bonded Terminal
Ms. DeLois Babiker
(MD/CEO Intellectual Concepts, Atlanta, GA., USA
Prof. Juliet Elu
Chair & Charles E. Merrill Professor, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA. USA.
Mr. Godwin Oyefeso
President/Founder of Success Edge for Entrepreneurship Development (SEED), Director General of Successedge Exporters Network (SEEN).
Mr. Onyebuchi Okafor
MD/CEO, JAFCON Home Development (Nig) Ltd. – Nigeria
Mr. Isa Mohammad Ari
Pioneer Chairman/CEO of the FCT Internal Revenue Service
Executive Cabinet / Staff
Titus Olowokere
President / CEO
Titus Olowokere is the President & CEO of the US-Nigeria Business Council , President Emeritus of the Alliance of Nigerian Organizations in Georgia (ANOG) and Director of Administration of NICORE, an organization that empowers the economic development of Nigerians and their communities in the USA. He has held a succession of increasingly responsible roles in Unilever, General Motors, Accenture and State of Georgia.
tolowok@usnigeria.org
Titus Olowokere
President & CEO
Lisa Russell
Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy
Brandon Smith
Vice President, International Business Development
Dr. Adejube-Williams
Vice President, Entrepreneurship & SME
Suzan Okosodo
Executive Secretary /Treasurer
Sennami Goziem
Director, Membership, Marketing & Communications
April Awe
Director, Research, Publications & Education
Eunice Bank
Director, Agribusiness & Economic Development
Rita Udechukwu
Director, Programs, Services and Community Outreach
Jane Patrick
Associate Director, Finance and Administration
Doug Evans
Associate Director, Member Services
Sam Wills
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Mrs. Affiong Israel Ibanga – FCIS, FIFFN
Mrs Affiong Israel Ibange is the Vice-Chairperson of AML Bonded Terminal (Advanced Motors and Logistics Ltd), a leading freight forwarder, export / import services, shipping agency and Bonded Terminal Operator.
She is also the Chief Executive Officer of AML Farms and Industries Ltd. In her strive for professional excellence, she holds a Master’s degree in Transport Management with Specialization in Logistics (MTM), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State. Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics (PGD), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology.
