INTRODUCTION

1. The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China had maintained a 35 year old cordial Economic and Diplomatic relationship. The trade volume between the two countries was U. S. 2.8 billion in Year 2005. China’s export to Nigeria was U.S. $2.3 Billion, while her imports from Nigeria is U.S.$500.00 Million. The value of exports of Shenzhen Municipality to Nigeria was U.S.$259.18 Million, while her imports from Nigeria was very negligible. The cordial relationship between the two countries has been further strengthened by the recent visit of President Hu Jintao to Nigeria, signaling a deep economic ties between Nigeria and China.

2. In order to further strengthen the economic ties, the 4th Nigeria – China Business and Investment Forum (NCBIF) will be holding in Shenzhen from 20th– 21st July, 2006. The Forum is yet another opportunity for Nigerian and Chinese Businessmen, Investors and Entrepreneurs to further boost trade and investment relations between the two continental giants.

OBJECTIVES

3. The objective of the 4th Nigeria-China Business investment forum (BIF)
amongst others is to consolidate on the cordial trade and investment relations existing between the two countries. At this Forum key industry leaders and policy makers from Nigeria and P. R. China will be brought together to discuss mutually beneficial business interests with a view to match-making joint ventures partners. The Forum will also serve as an avenue to showcase to the Chinese business leaders and public officials the numerous investment opportunities that abound in Nigeria, as result of the reforms in key sectors of the Nigerian economy. The main target the Forum is to help in attracting the needed technology and investment from P. R. China into the key sectors of the Nigerian economy

Venue:

4. The 4th NCBIF is scheduled to hold at the Hilton Hotel, Beijing on the 17th and 18th July 2006 and the Crowne Plaza in Shenzhen, on the 20th and 21st July, 2006 respectively. The Forum will be held in Plenary and Break-out Sessions. The Break-out Sessions will cover the following key sectors of the Nigerian economy:-
(i) Agriculture/Agric Business
(ii) Solid Minerals
(iii) Telecommunication/Information Technology
(iv) Transport/Aviation
(v) Manufacturing/Small and Medium Scale Enterprises
(vi) Oil and Gas
(vii) Power/Energy
(viii) Financial Services

5. The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), the Organisers of the Forum, will work in close collaboration with the Embassy of Nigeria, Beijing, Nigeria Trade Office, Shanghai, Shenzhen Bureau of Trade and Industry and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shenzhen branch, to ensure that the NCBIF in Shenzhen is a great success.

Sponsorship
6. There are available opportunities for interested Sponsors to avail themselves of an unrivaled opportunity to stand out among corporate achievers and high net-worth individuals at the event. These include the following:-

(a) Opening Session (U.S.$40,000.00)
The general benefits that accrue/available to sponsors of Opening Session include:-
? Designation as sponsor on Forum website, in Forum programme and other Forum materials.
? Pre-registration mailing list of confirmed Delegates, together with profiles.
? Display of “Sponsor” ribbon on Forum badge
? Recognition as Forum sponsor at sponsored events and from the Forum Podium.
? Seating at the high table with opportunity to speak
? Display of company’s Logo/Flag at the event hall.

(b) Break-Out Session (U.S.$30,000.00)
Limited Opportunities are available for Corprorate Sponsors to host a Break-0out Session on day One of the Forum.
The Break-Put Sessions are in the following areas:-
? Agric/Agric Business
? Solid Minerals
? Telecom/ICT
? Transport/Aviation
? SMEs/Manufacturing
? Oil and Gas
? Power/Energy
? Financial services
Sponsors of Break-Out Session will enjoy several benefits which include:
- Opportunity to open discussion and Co-chairing of the Session
- Placement of Corporate Banners in different locations of the event
- Three (3) complementary Delegate passes for the event with full set of event
documentation.

(c) Tea Break (100 delegates)(U.S.$10,000.00)
Benefits for Sponsors of Tea Break include:-
-Brief Remarks
- Display of company Logo/Flag at the Reception Hall
- A maximum of Three (3) Delegates to the event with a full set of Forum documents.

(d) Lunch (100 Delegates) (U.S.$20,000.00)
Benefits to Sponsors of Lunch include:-
- Brief Remarks
- Display of company Logo/Flag at the reception hall
- A maximum of Three (3) Delegates to the event with a full set of Forum documents.

(e) Gala Dinner (100 Delegates)(U.S.$20,000.00)
Benefits to Sponsors of Gala Dinner include:-
- Display of company logo/.flag at the reception hall
- A maximum of Three(3) Delegates to the event with a full set of Forum documents.

In order to ensure that your Organization is recongnized on the printed Forum Programme and other Forum materials, sponsorship commitments must be made by early.

Advertisement Opportunities in Forum Programme (Full Colour)
Back Cover US$3,000.00
Inside front Cover US$2,500.00
Inside Back Cover US$2,300.00
Full Page US$2,000.00
Half Page US$1,200.00

For other details, contact:
(i) Mr A. U. Yusuf
Minister-Counsellor
Embassy of Nigeria,
2, Dong Wu Jie, San Li Tun,
Beijing, 100600
Tel:- 010-65320343
Fax:- 010-65321650
Mobile:- 13910195844
E-mail:- umar_a_yusuf@yahoo.com

(ii) Mr. Jemine Memuduaghan
Deputy Trade Commissioner
Nigeria Trade Office
Jiushi Fuxin Mansion
Suite 16A, 918 Huai Hai Zhong Lu
Shanghai, 200020
Tel: 021 6415 7289 Ext. 105
Fax: 021-6415 7287
Mobile:-13816807030
Email: - nigtroff_shanghai@nigeriachina.com
esijemine@yahoo.com

(iii) William Wang
GM Yeaco Investment Consultant Co, Ltd.
Africa Investment Net.
RM 1105, Jiam Wai Sotto Block 9
Chaoyung District, Beijing 100022
Mobile: 1350128938
Email: yeaco@vip.sina.com