Established as a solution to
drive inclusive-sustainable development and growth of agribusiness across
Nigeria and beyond, the Nigerian Agribusiness Group is set to hold its first
Annual General Meeting for the year 2015.
A key
feature of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA), the NABG through the
joint effort of its Executive Leadership Group (ELG) has been structured to
serve as an “all inclusive private sector” group representing the interest of
stakeholders across the entire agricultural value chain.
With
completion of the originating commission of the ELG, the meeting which is
scheduled to hold on the 13th of August, 2015 by 10:00am, at the Muson
Centre, Onikan Lagos, is open to attendance by all the members of the group as
contained in its constitution involving the following category of membership –
a. Group Membership b. Affiliate Membership c. Honorary Membership d. Founding
Members (ELG) Group.
Membership
Entities eligible for group membership shall be national groups representing a
specific industry, sector or subsector, regional business groups, NGO’s and
other similar organizations such as cooperatives.
Honorary
Membership – any person or persons of good character who has achieved
recognized national or international distinction in any agricultural field may
be elected to Honorary Membership into the Association. An Honorary Member
shall have all privileges of membership, except those of voting and holding
elective office.
Affiliate
Membership – the Executive Council may enter into affiliation, franchise or
other agreements or arrangements with anybody in accordance with its Bylaws.
Founding
Members – the founding members formally called the Executive Leadership Group
are Individuals with running agribusinesses selected from the various segments
of the value chain. They make up the Pioneer Executive Council.
All
members are requested to confirm their attendance to receive attendance passes.
Further inquiries regarding the meeting should be directed to the group’s
contact person Ms. Temitope Oluwo, Ag. Secretary NABG Associate. Telephone +234
802 359 1357; Email: topzzi(at)yahoo.com
Irrespective
of the government in power, the vision of the NABG is to enable the development
and implementation of policies and initiatives that enhance the competitiveness
of the entire agriculture value chain, ensure food security and position
agribusiness as a key driver for growth in the Nigerian economy.
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