Theme: Bridging the Gap – Subnational Development, Human Capital, and Agricultural Transformation

The Nigeria USA Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) is proud to be invited to, support and promote the upcoming Niger State Side Event at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City.

🗓 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:50 PM 📍 Venue: 21st Floor, Nigerian House, 828 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Anchored on the New Niger Vision 2055

Led by Dr. Mohammed Umaru Bago, the Farmer Governor of Niger State, this high-level event will spotlight the New Niger Vision 2055—a transformative roadmap for inclusive development across four strategic pillars:

• Human Development: Empowering youth and women through education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation
• Good Governance: Enhancing transparency, service delivery, and citizen engagement
• Urban Renewal & Rural Transformation: Expanding infrastructure and access to services
• Economic Development: Driving growth through agriculture, industrialization, and investment

Event Objectives

• Present Niger State’s integrated, locally driven model for subnational development
• Highlight scalable solutions in health, education, and poverty reduction
• Address barriers to agricultural investment and promote climate-smart practices
• Foster collaboration in digital governance, infrastructure, and diaspora engagement

Featured Speakers & Participants

The event will convene a distinguished lineup of speakers and guests, including:

• UN officials and development partners
• Nigerian policymakers and state commissioners
• Diaspora leaders and global investors
• CEOs and thought leaders in agriculture, finance, and innovation

Notable participants include:

• Hajiya Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed – Group
  Executive Director, World Bank Group
• Dr. Jumoke Oduwole – Hon. Minister for Trade
  and Investment, Nigeria
• Oliver Alawuba – Group MD/CEO, UBA
• Dave Krog – CEO, Salin 27
• Onyoole Patience Koku – Executive Director,
  Niger Foods Security Systems & Logistics
  Company Ltd.
• And many more influential voices shaping Nigeria’s development future

Agenda Highlights

• Welcome & Opening Remarks by Hon. Mustapha Ndajiwo and Governor Bago
• Panel Session on Human Capital Development
• Investment & Agricultural Transformation Panel featuring global experts
• Networking, Tea Break, and Lunch Reception

This event offers a unique platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and partnership building—bringing together subnational actors and international stakeholders to accelerate progress in Nigeria and beyond.