We would like to express our deepest appreciation to the partners, panelists, speakers and participants at mind the_gap 2006, the National Brand and Economic Development Conference, which took place on October 9 & 10, 2006 at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
Guest of Honour
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR), President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, represented by Chief Ufot Ekaette (CFR, mni), Secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
City Host
Mallam Nasir El Rufai, Honourable Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Partners
Government
1 Federal Ministry of Information & National Orientation
2 Ministry of Foreign Affairs
3 Federal Ministry of Education
4 Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
Media
Business in Africa
Panelists/Speakers
1 Frank Nweke Jr., Minister of Information & National Orientation, for your wholehearted commitment to the progression of the Nigeria brand
2 Oby Ezekwesili, Minister of Education, for your passion, focus and dedication to nation building
3 Prof. Joy Ogwu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, represented by Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for the expert handling of your panel; your forthrightness, wit and intuitive touch
4 Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for your thought provoking, mind stirring, intense and passionate discourse
5 Mrs. G.M. Sasore, Special Adviser to the President / CEO, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), for expounding on the vast opportunities inherent in brand export
6 Dr. Hafez Ghanem, Country Representative, World Bank, represented by Dr. Victoria Kwakwa, for your fact- based dissertation on global economic imperatives
7 Prof. Osita Eze, Director, Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution, for your excellent exploration of Nigeria's role on the world stage
8 Derek Marco, Country Director, IDASSA, for your insightful slant on Nigeria's external perception
9 Mr. Olisa Agbakoba, President, Nigerian Bar Association, for your intellectually stimulating lecture and commentary
Special appreciation goes to General Abdullahi Mohammed (GCON), Chief of Staff to the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR), for his overwhelming support
Roll Call
Government
1 Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation represented by Mrs. N.U.O Wadibia- Anyanwu, Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office (Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation)
2 Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation
3 Ministry of Information and National Orientation
4 Ministry of Foreign Affairs
5 Federal Ministry of Education
6 Federal Ministry of Finance
7 Federal Ministry of Communication
8 Federal Ministry of Commerce
9 Federal Ministry of Power and Steel
10 Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs
11 Federal Ministry of Defence
12 Federal Ministry of Science & Technology
13 Ministry of Inter-Governmental Affairs, Youth
Development and Special Duties
14 Federal Ministry of Industry
15 Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development
16 Federal Ministry of Environment
17 Federal Ministry of Women Affairs
18 Federal Ministry of Labour & Productivity
19 Federal Ministry of Sports
20 Federal Ministry of Water Resources & Rural Development
21 Bureau of Public Service Reforms
22 Budget Office of the Federal Government of Nigeria
23 Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
24 Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
25 Nigerian Police Force (NPF)
26 Nigerian Customs Service (NCS)
27 Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS)
28 Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
29 Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency
30 Federal Mortgage Bank (FMB)
31 Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)
32 Federal Airport Authority Nigeria (FAAN)
33 Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA)
34 Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC)
35 Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
36 National Orientation Agency (NOA)
37 National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)
38 Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN)
39 News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
40 Film & Video Censors Board (FVCB)
41 Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC)
42 Nigerian Press Council (NPC)
43 Nigerian Postal Service
44 Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON)
45 Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
46 Nigerian Copyright Commission Council (NCCC)
47 Geological Survey of Nigeria Agency
48 National Universities Commission
49 National Commission for Mass Literacy
50 Universal Basic Education Commission
51 National Commission for Nomadic Education
52 National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB)
53 Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB)
54 West African Examinations Council (WAEC)
55 National Examinations Council (NECO)
56 Education Trust Fund (ETF)
57 National Institute for Nigerian Languages
58 National Library of Nigeria
59 The Nigerian French Language Village
Diplomatic Community
1 Anna-Liisa Korhonen, Ambassador, Embassy of Finland, Nigeria
2 Haris Dafaranos, Ambassador of Greece, Nigeria
3 Abd Elmonem Ahmed Talaat, Head of Mission, Egyptian Embassy, Nigeria
4 Vehils Jorge, Ambassador, Embassy of Argentina, Nigeria
5 Ambassador George Kumi, High Commissioner, Ghana High Commission, Nigeria
6 Dr. John S. Mvundura, Ambassador, Zimbabwe Embassy, Nigeria
7 Oleg Skoropad, Ambassador, Embassy of Ukraine, Nigeria
8 Cherqaoui Mustapha, Ambassador, Moroccan Embassy, Nigeria
9 Mohammed Ali Omaro, Ambassador of the State of Eritrea, Nigeria
10 Hughes Davin, Ambassador, Embassy of Gabon, Nigeria
11 Kombe Olengha Marie-Louise, Ambassador, Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria
12 H.E. Godfrey C. Musonda, Ambassador, Zambia High Commission, Nigeria
13 Fabio Biaiardi, Deputy Head of Mission, Head of Economic & Commercial Affairs, Embassy of Switzerland, Nigeria
14 Adesoji Ademola, Economic & Commercial Affairs Officer, Embassy of Switzerland, Nigeria
15 Abdoulie Sanno, 1st Secretary, Gambia High Commission, Nigeria
16 Fritz Scheidhauer, 2nd Secretary, Economic Affairs, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Nigeria
17 Randy Arquiza, 3rd Secretary/Vice Consul, Philippine Embassy, Nigeria
18 Reid Cooper, Counseiller, Canadian High Commission, Nigeria
19 Doguy Daniel, Diplomat, Embassy of the Republic of Chad, Nigeria
20 Ehasan Fazli, Economic Attaché, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Nigeria
21 Ejimofor Agbachi, Chief Protocol Officer, Sao-Tome and Principe Embassy, Nigeria
22 Ibi Ikpoki, Economics Officer, Politics, Economics & Trade Section, European Union
23 Ethiopian Embassy, Nigeria
24 Cuban Embassy, Nigeria
Institutions and Development Agencies
1 International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2 World Bank
3 United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Professional Associations / Bodies
1 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
2 African Iron & Steel Association
3 Independent Television & Radio Programme
Producers Association of Nigeria (INTARPPAN)
4 Cocoa Association of Nigeria
5 Association of Sheanut Producers, Processors &
Marketers Co-Operative Multi-Purpose Society Limited
Financial Institutions
1 First Bank of Nigeria
2 United Bank for Africa (UBA )
3 Guaranty Trust Bank
4 Zenith Bank
5 IBTC Chartered Bank
6 Access Bank Plc
7 Oceanic Bank
8 Stanbic Bank
9 First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
10 Wema Bank
11 Skye Bank
12 First Inland Bank
13 Spring Bank
14 Unity Bank Plc
15 Kakawa Discount House
16 Cornerstone Insurance
17 African Alliance Insurance Company Limited
18 Aso Savings & Loans
19 Pension Alliance Limited
20 Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC)
Corporate
1 Celtel
2 Oando
3 PricewaterhouseCoopers
4 Paterson Zochonis Industries Plc (PZ)
5 Chellarams
6 SIAO
7 Sokoa Chair Centre Limited
8 People Temp Limited
9 Rosabel
10 DDB Lagos
11 UB40
12 Vigeo
13 JayKay Pharmacy Limited
14 Mtech Communications
15 Ashford and McGuire Consulting
16 King's Court Realtors
17 Beverly & Sam Properties
18 Century 21 Systems Limited
19 Digital Marketing Design Solutions Ltd
20 Sanpet
21 Symbols
22 United Nigerian Textiles Plc (UNTP)
23 Razor Network
24 Hatfield Consult
25 Web Gallery Nigeria
26 Agape Solicitors
27 TSI Concepts
28 Brand Edge Consulting
29 Psicron Energy Resources Limited
30 Apreel Ventures Limited
31 Noch Consults
32 Business Information Bureau Limited
33 Corporate Medicals
34 Pulse Marketing Communications Limited
35 KNT-GA Limited
36 Superbrands
37 Consolidated Media Associates Limited
38 And Resources Limited
39 Giant Strides Media
40 Current Foam Ind. & Chem. Limited
41 Dijmed Ventures Limited
42 Annuri International Limited
43 Mario Josi Limited
44 Mamuda Industries Limited
45 Man Export Group
46 Capital Access Limited
47 Tax Matters
48 Business Link
49 Ethical Group
50 FHP Ventures
51 National Mirror
52 Gongoni Co. Limited
53 Pally Global Investment Limited
54 Angel Spinning & Dyeing Limited
55 Universal Creative Collections
56 Bridge International
57 Chase Executive Services
58 Johnson Wax
Legal Chambers
1 Olujinmi & Akeredolu
2 Ogbonna Nwannunu & Co.
3 Collins Boleigha & Associates
4 Matrix Solicitors
5 Olisa Agbakoba & Associates
6 ACE Solicitors
NGOs
African Refugees Foundation
Educational Institutions / Committees
1 Committee of Vice-Chancellors
of Nigerian Federal Universities
2 Obafemi Awolowo University
3 University of Lagos
4 Uthman Dan Fodiyo University, Sokoto
5 University of Calabar
6 University of Ilorin
7 University of Abuja
8 University of Jos
9 University of Uyo
10 National Open University of Nigeria
11 University of Agriculture, Makurdi
12 University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
13 Michael Opara University of Agriculture, Abia
14 Federal University of Technology, Akure
15 Federal University of Technology, Minna
16 Federal University of Technology, Owerri
17 Federal University of Technology, Yola
18 Yaba College of Technology
19 Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
20 Federal Polytechnic, Bida
21 Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe
22 Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
23 Kaduna Polytechnic
24 Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba
25 Federal College of Education, Enugu
26 Federal College of Education, Gombe
27 Federal College of Education, Gusau
28 Federal College of Education, Kano
29 Federal College of Education, Kotangora
30 Federal College of Education, Okene
31 Federal College of Education, Zaria
32 Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo
33 National Institute for Education Planning & Administration
34 National Teacher's Institute
35 Teacher's Registration Council of Nigeria
36 Committee of Chairmen of Government Councils Federal Polytechnics
37 Bayero University, Kano
ed.TAP Graduate Training Session
1 Participating graduates
2 Participating organisations
i CITISERVE Limited
ii Guinness Nigeria Ltd.
iii Unity Bank Plc.
iv Spring Bank Plc.
v MTS First Wireless Ltd.
Alder Prize Winner & School Representatives
1 Students' Research Group, Department of Microbiology, University of Benin
2 The Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, represented by the Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin
3 Head of Department, Department of Microbiology, University of Benin
4 Project Supervisor, Students' Research Group, Department of Microbiology, University of Benin
Our appreciation also goes to the Press, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), African Independent Television (AIT) and Silverbird Television (STV) for their presence and support. Their professional exposition on the event is highly appreciated.
All Other Participants & Delegates
We appreciate your presence at the conference and your contributions towards this nation building programme. It is our hope that the conference has impacted you and spurred your renewed commitment to the Nigeria brand.
The management and staff of Alder Consulting wish to say a warm thank you.
God bless you all.
