India Nigeria Business and Cultural Council
About Nigeria
Nigeria, a country located on the western coast of Africa. Nigeria has a diverse geography, with
climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial. However, Nigeria’s most diverse feature is its
people. Hundreds of languages are spoken in the country, including Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, Hausa, Edo,
Ibibio, Tiv, and English.
The government has abundant natural resources, notably large is. Nigeria created modernity: The
national capital is Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory, petroleum and natural gas deposits
created by decree in 1976. Lagos, the former capital, retains its standing as the country’s leading
commercial and industrial city.
deposits created Modern Nigeria dates from 1914, when the British Protectorates of Northern and
Southern Nigeria were joined. The country became independent on October 1, 1960, and in 1963 adopted
a republican constitution but elected to stay a member of the Commonwealth.
Objectives
Business Council
To promote bilateral trade between India and Nigeria To boost businesses of all the sectors, particularly MSMEs, and create business opportunities To promote businesses of all sizes across the two countries Establish business to business and people to people contact Create tie-ups amongst chambers of commerce and have businesspeople as part of this council.
Cultural Council
To promote cultures and exchange ideas and values through this council Facilitate cultural exchanges in the form of music, dance, history, artifacts, exhibitions, expos and even through online mediums Create opportunities for student exchanges, training and courses to promote cultural relations between India and Nigeria To promote artists through shows, exhibitions, etc. either in person or through online mediums.
