Canada-Nigeria Business Investment Summit: Sanjay Srivastava shares insights on Nigeria’s growing market
By Taiye Olayemi
Mr Sanjay Srivastava, Co-founder and Vice President, North America, PoolsiFi Technology Inc., shared insights on business opportunities in Nigeria for intending investors.
Srivastava spoke at the prestigious Nigeria Business Investment Summit organised by the Canada Nigeria Investment Summit Corporation (CNISC) in Toronto, Canada.
Presenting a seasoned perspective on business development in West Africa, Srivastava revealed the vast opportunities within Nigeria, with particular focus on the ennormous potential in the agriculture sector.
He said the sector needs to be well explored and exploited for strong returns and meaningful socio-economic impact.
“As an entrepreneur who has worked extensively in Nigeria, I see a wealth of untapped potential for Canadian investors.
“This summit is a testament to the growing interest in building robust business partnerships between Canada and Nigeria,” he said.
The summit, which focused on promoting business partnerships with Africa’s biggest economy, was attended by the Trade Commissioner of Canada along with prominent trade and commerce bodies from Nigeria.
They underscored the essence of commitment to advancing economic relations between the two nations.
The summit highlighted priority sectors for investment and business development in Nigeria, specifically Agriculture; Education; Oil and Gas and Information Technology.
These sectors represent high-potential avenues for sustainable economic growth, where Canadian expertise and Nigerian resources can create mutually beneficial opportunities.
CNISC’s initiative in hosting the event highlights its mission to bridge investment opportunities and strengthen economic partnerships with Africa’s largest economy.
Srivastava’s participation in the summit reiterates his commitment to promoting cross-border business collaborations and driving economic prosperity through strategic investments.
