The European Business Organization (EBO), Nigeria has gathered leaders in the government and private sectors at an end of year event held at the Alliance Francaise/Mike Adenuga Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos.

EBO Nigeria was launched on October 4, 2018 at the annual European Union- Nigeria Business forum to actively promote trade, investments and exchanges between the European and Nigerian business, advocating European quality standards, best practices and corporate social responsibility.

It is a member of the EBO worldwide network and has a growing network that connects European business associations and chambers of commerce from more than 35 countries globally.

Speaking at the event, the Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria & ECOWAS, Ambassador Ketil Karlsen in his opening remarks said: “The EBO provides an opportunity to speak with one voice on issues that are of interest to all of us and Nigeria. We stand as a partner with an integrated approach of promoting mutual opportunity between Nigeria and Europe. European businesses in Nigeria must support Nigeria led visions & interests and we have a Joint interest in making Nigeria’s economy thrive more, a joint interest in providing more opportunities for the youth as well as promote trade and investment.’’

In encouraging more European companies in Nigeria to join the EBO and also providing key highlights of what the organization plans to achieve in Nigeria, the President of EBO Nigeria, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem in her speech said: ‘‘With the Nigerian economy evolving, the political space, business opportunities and challenges continue to transform as new policies and measures emerge. 2020 will be the year of action for the EBO. We discussed intensively with our member companies and stakeholders to filter the pain points.”