ICC Nigeria discusses SDGs at yearly meeting

The importance of aligning business to the 2030 Agenda- the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, will come to the fore at the 2016 yearly general meeting of the International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria (ICCN).

The forum will also coincide with the introduction ceremony for new members, now slated for July 21, 2016, at The Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos.

According to a statement signed by the Secretary General, ICC Nigeria, Mrs. Olubunmi Osuntuyi, discussions on SDGs, will be handled under its traditional post-yearly general meeting talks, sponsored by Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.

“Given the growing strategic importance of the issue, ICC Nigeria Post AGM Talk, she said will take deep dive, gathering experts and key stakeholders from public and private sector to explore all the practical implications for key operators concerned in the SDGs.

“Adopted in New York last year, the SDGs have been anchored on the respect of human rights and confirmed that the role of the private sector will be a key driver of the implementation of SDGs.

“Business leaders representing companies with operations in over 190 countries have thrown their weight behind the new SDGs with the launch of the ICC Business Charter for Sustainable Development (Inspire & Grow your business in the 21st Century),” she said.

With the right strategies in business, as an essential part of the solution to the big issues facing the world today: from raising people above the poverty line to eliminating corruption, from combatting climate change to promoting peace and global stability.

“The Chief Host and Chairman of ICC Nigeria, Mr. Babatunde Savage, together with other Board members, will also formally welcome all the new members from last AGM into the Chamber.

The new members include Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, Accendo Law, Goldlink Insurance Plc, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA), Abuja Chamber Of Commerce & Industry (ACCI), Global Golf Ltd, Sapiential Solicitors & ADR Practitioners, Capegate Investment Company Ltd, Adegoke & Co. Other highlights of the AGM are the report of the 1st ICC Africa Regional Arbitration Conference held recently in Lagos, Nigeria, appraisal of other major activities and achievements of the Chamber in the year ended as well as latest developments around the world as regards trade, commerce and investment.

“The ICCN AGM would also be witnessed by members of he Diplomatic Corps, notable business leaders and captains of Industry in both private and public sectors of the Nigeria economy. The event will provide an excellent opportunity for members to network and gain more insights into the programmes and activities of the Chamber. In line with the foregoing, the ICCN Secretary General also urged all members to attend promptly and maximize the high network that the programme provides”. She added.

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the largest, most representative business organization in the world. Its global network comprises over 6.5 million companies.

Members include many of the world’s largest companies, SMEs, business associations and local chambers of commerce in more than 130 countries. We work to promote international trade, responsible business conduct and a global approach to regulation through a unique mix of advocacy and standard setting activities—together with market-leading dispute resolution services. More than 2,000 experts drawn from ICC’s member companies feed their knowledge and experience into crafting the ICC stance on specific business issues.