PECO News – Karachi (10–04-13)

The Nigeria is the major market and future hub of Africa business- It was stated by Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey while addressing the gathering arranged by PPMA at local Hotel in Karachi. The arrangement for strengthening dialogue between Pharma companies of both Pakistan and Nigeria was made by PECO under its mission to increase bilateral business between pharmaceutical sectors of both countries. In this regard a high level meeting was requested and arranged by PPMA (Pakistan Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Association) in leading hotel at Karachi. This meeting was well attended by representatives of companies, with Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey as Chief Guest, Chair by Mr. Nadeem Ahmed Chandna, Member CEC & Chairman South Zone PPMA, among leading dignitaries Dr. Qaiser Waheed, Ex-President PPMA, Mr. Mohammad Farooq Memon of Safe Pharma and Mr. Younus Batla of NabiQasim Industries and many more attended the meeting. It was unanimously agreed that the visit by foreign delegate will boost confidence of business entrepreneur for investment in Nigeria as of direct interaction with entrepreneur of Nigeria It was also endorsed that the quality and economy under any brand name with tag of MADE IN PAKISTAN should be freely available for exports to gain confidence of international buyers.  During detailed discussions the Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan at Nigeria, Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey highlighted the Nigeria market, its opportunities and basics to enter in this huge market of West Africa. His Excellency also replied various questions of the participants for better concept of business at Nigeria. Mr. Sirohey also endorsed the decision and shown his pleasure for initiating bilateral business through platform of PECO. Mr. Yakasai also addressed the gathering and shown desire of Nigerian business people to welcome Pakistan businessmen. He commended the efforts made by PECO both in Nigeria & Pakistan. Mr. Nadeem Ahmed Chandna presented the vote of thanks while the welcome note was given by Dr. Qaiser Waheed In the last Mementos were presented by Mr. Nadeem Ahmed Chandna, Member CEC & Chairman South Zone to Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey and Chief Executive of PharmaPlus Nigeria Mr. A.I. Yakasai. The gathering was concluded with this presentation followed by HI-tea party.