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The Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has inaugurated its 17th President, Guillaume Niarfeix, to take over from Usman Mohammed. This is even as the chamber called for the sustainability of government policies to help drive investment and growth.
The new president and Chief Executive Officer, SPIE Global Services Energy Nigeria and Ghana, at the chamber’s 38th yearly general meeting, assured members of greater participation and that the Chamber would continue to promote France-Nigeria business
He said he is committed to promoting the values of the chamber in harnessing business growth between Nigeria and France. He noted there were lots of challenges ahead of him but that he was determined to overcome them with the partnership of its board members. He said the major challenge is getting French businesses to access the Nigerian market, which the chamber will work closely to tackle with the new leadership.
The Director General, Moses Umoru, said trade between France and Nigeria has continued to grow, with the government helping with the repatriation of trapped aviation funds, which businesses like Air France have benefited from. He said the chamber wants sustainability of policies and making the policies codified to strengthen business confidence and developmental growth.
He said power is a fundamental infrastructure the government needs to work on for businesses to achieve optimal growth. He said with the new leadership, members are expected to look forward for new things regarding the accustomed programme of the chamber, while looking out for the growth of startups by the chamber in trying to do businesses in Nigeria and France.
Meanwhile, Niarfeix is an alumnus of Ecole Polytechnique and HEC Paris, Niarfeix is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles across diverse industries, currently serving as the Managing Director at SPIE Global Services Energy (Nigeria & Ghana) since July 2020, and a service provider operating in the renewable, maintenance, and training sectors within the Energy industry.
He has extensive experience in the sector; his career trajectory spans various roles, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to driving growth and innovation.
Additionally, Guillaume served as a Board Member at Magnifor Consulting, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he has been contributing since March 2015. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board at Lycée Français Louis Pasteur since April 2019, showcasing his commitment to educational leadership.
Niarfeix is also actively involved in the business community, holding positions such as the former Vice Chairman and Board Member at the FNCCI and Eurocham Nigeria, respectively. His expertise extends to various advisory roles, including his tenure as a member of the Advisory Board at CyberTaskForce from April 2017 to June 2020.
With a career spanning over a decade, Guillaume has amassed valuable experience in risk management, supply chain, strategy consulting, and project management, having worked with reputable organizations such as TotalEnergies and IBX Business Network.
