Pakistan Trade Delegation to Nigeria back home with success

The trade delegation formation was done by Nigeria High Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan in coordination of Pakistan Export Company PECO. The Pakistan trade Delegation trip was commencing on 25-08-2013 from Karachi & Islamabad & rounded up on 04-09-13 at Lagos. The trade delegation comprises of 32 trade delegates from Pakistan mainly Karachi, Hyderabad, Lahore, Sialkot & Peshawar. The basic objective set for trade delegates was to “explore Nigeria for bilateral business”. It was observed that entire trip was targeted to courtesy calls to Governors instead Trade governing bodies of Nigeria except meetings with Chambers of Commerce of visited states. The High level meetings were with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister for Federal capital territory, The Executive Governors of Kaduna, Gombe & Borno, the Deputy Governors of Kano & Bayelsa. The major commercial towns of Nigeria were not visited including Enugu & Onitsha (Abia state & Anambra state) & Lagos market & Kano market (But states were visited). The whole time was 10 days, out of which 3 days were spent in Maiduguri, 2 days each to Abuja & Kano whereas Kaduna state & Gombe state overnight. The major trade relevant bodies were not represented at major session by their Chief Executives / Director Generals at Abuja like NIPC, NAFDAC, CUSTOMS & no representation from CBN. There was no single federal Minister in attendance while mentioned 4 in program. The trip found beneficial to Tractor dealer & pharmaceuticals as pledges were made for CONTRACT businesses by state governments. There were also SELF solo efforts of trade delegates dealing in textiles, Sports & Surgical goods to ensure business during business forums. Few delegates made step forward by taking appointments with parties at Lagos & other towns. For that very reason the trade delegates were not in full attendance in state visited. They follow self-movement schedule at their own. The trip was too hectic in terms of travelling and has extended road journeys. The major part of trip was passed with courtesy calls. The trade delegates were STUCK-UP at Maiduguri (no telecommunication as well as less flight operation) for 3 nights. The Business forum conducted were unable to bring EXPECTED FAST TRACK results for Trade delegates but still optimistic for good level business in future as pledges offered by various traders.The hospitality & security were absolutely fine & appreciable. Specially at Borno & Kaduna. The accommodation was GOOD with few exceptions while travel arrangements were average.

NAFDAC visit to Pakistan – A great success

Reference to our request and subsequent follow ups by all stake holders including Pakistan High Commission, Nigeria & Nigeria High Commission, Pakistan, PECO and Pharmaceutical companies,  the NAFDAC (National Agency of Food & Drug Administration and Control), Nigeria finally arrived at Pakistan for desired inspection that are prerequisite for business in Nigeria. The high-powered 11 member delegation in leadership of Director General NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii accompanied by  Director Narcotics and control Drugs, Federal Chairman of Task force to  counterfeit drugs, Drug analysts,  microbiologists, biochemists and chemists  made week long inspection of pharmaceutical companies. The PECO played role of coordinator to NAFDAC to ensure this visit a great success.  The following companies were inspected and found OK as per international standards of pharmaceuticals manufacturing:

1. Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan
2. Getz Pharma, Karachi, Pakistan
3. Ferozsons Laboratories Limited, Nowshera, Pakistan
4. BF Bio-sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
5. Novamed Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore, Pakistan
6. Indus Pharmaceuticals, Karachi, Pakistan
7. Novins International, Karachi, Pakistan
8. MBL Pharma, Hub, Pakistan
9. Selmore Pharma, Lahore, Pakistan
10. Hilton Pharma, Karachi, Pakistan

Few companies like Pharmatec Pakistan, Karachi and Faisal Pharma, Faisalabad excused from inspection as no notice had been served to them for inspection. The Amros Pharma absconded without any information. All their phone numbers and contact e-mails remain unanswered to both NAFDAC as well as PECO.

PECO will coordinate Pakistani Trade Delegation to Nigeria from August 25, 2013

After hectic untiring efforts of Nigeria High Commission (NHC), Pakistan, Pakistan High Commission (PHC), Nigeria and Pakistan Export Company PECO, the dream comes true to increase possibilities of trade between Pakistan & Nigeria & now it is finally decided to arrange Trade delegation from Pakistan to improve trade between two greens. The Pakistan Trade Delegation to Nigeria is the first step towards this said objective of bilateral trade improvement. The Pakistan Export Company – PECO will act as coordinator and shorty contact all already invited investors by Nigeria High Commission (NHC), Islamabad, Pakistan. The program which was planned earlier has been amended and made it more beneficial to the investors. The revised details will be made available to all stake holders (Delegation participants, Pakistan High Commission (PHC), Nigeria High Commission (NHC), and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan positively before 1^st of August 2013. In this regards Nigeria High Commission also planned to host a GRAND DINNER in all major cities of Pakistan. As per available unconfirmed details from inside sources the NIGERIA FEDRAL GOVERNMENT is ready to host all Pakistan trade delegation participants inside Nigeria with accommodation, Transport & food beside comprehensive program agenda to attract investors of both countries.

PECO will support initiative of Permanent Secretary Foreing Affairs Nigeria, Amb. (Dr.) Martin for welfare of common people of KOKO in Nigeria

Pakistan Export Company- PECO by performing social responsibility will extend its full cooperation for the noble cause of welfare of common people initiated by Permanent Secretory Foreign Affairs, Nigeria, Amb. (Dr.) Martin at KOKO area with objective of betterment in lives of common people of Nigeria in general & KOKO area in particular. It was stated after a meeting by Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood who called upon him yesterday at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria. It was informed to PECO that Nigeria government allows Pakistan High Commission, Abuja to open its commercial office at Lagos, to facilitate Nigeria Business community. We congratulate Pakistan High Commission Nigeria for the continue efforts to improve business possibilities between Pakistan & Nigeria that ultimately bring positive results for trade & its development in both countries. We anticipated that Nigeria High Commission also opens its commercial office at Karachi, Pakistan as reciprocation to the action taken by Pakistan High commission, Nigeria to facilitate Pakistan investors. During meeting it was also agreed to join hands for fast-track improvement of bilateral trade between two GREENS with basic emphasis to increase possibilities of reducing basic poverty. It was also informed to Amb. (Dr.) Martin that the Trade Delegation from Pakistan investors will commence from August, 25, 2013 to Nigeria will be coordinated by PECO. The Permanent Secretary appreciated the efforts made by PECO in this regard. The meeting was concluded on note of thanks to both sides to continue bilateral cooperation.

Pakistan High Commission will open its commercial office in Lagos by end of this year

The Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey who called on Permanent  Secretary Foreign Affairs, Nigeria on his invitation for strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria. It was informed by Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan at Nigeria that the continue efforts of Pakistan High Commission, Nigeria bring positive results for improvement of bilateral trade & its development. The Nigerian Government allows Pakistan High Commission at Abuja to establish its commercial office in Lagos with VISA consular section to facilitate Nigeria Business community. During meeting it was also agreed to join hands for immediate possibilities of improvement of bilateral trade between Pakistan & Nigeria with basic emphasis on quality with economy. It was also informed to Amb. (Dr.) Martin that Trade Delegation to Nigeria will reach Nigeria in August, 2013 in leadership of Nigeria High Commission, Pakistan that is effectively coordinated by PECO. The permanent Secretary anticipated that PECO will continue to work that enhance possibilities of business between Pakistan & Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary Foreign Affairs, Nigeria, appreciated the efforts made by PECO in this regard. The meeting was concluded on note of pledge to enhance bilateral cooperation between Pakistan & Nigeria.

PECO – NHC/PHC joint efforts to improve bilateral trade

The Pakistan Export Company – PECO appreciated Nigeria High Commission, Pakistan & Pakistan High Commission, Nigeria for joint efforts to re-establish business ties between Pakistan & Nigeria. We at PECO specially acknowledged His Excellency, Amb. Mr. Dauda Danladi, the High Commissioner of Nigeria at Pakistan for untiring efforts to promote bilateral trade between Pakistan & Nigeria.. In this regard he visited Karachi in last week of June, 2013 for 5 days. The Karachi is one of the metropolitan city of Pakistan and undoubtedly the largest Business hub of Pakistan. We equally appreciated support measures adopted by Pakistan High Commission, Nigeria in coordination of Pakistan Export Company PECO. The strong facilitation to the Nigeria High Commissioner & his 5 member delegation was provided by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) including security & protocol. The Pakistan Export Company PECO was instrumental in making trip agenda, movements, meetings and media coverage. The Pakistan Export Company, (PECO) manage & arrange visit different towns of Sindh to boost basic confidence & trust about soft image of Pakistan. Hence it is anticipated that the bilateral trade between two GREENS move forward despite certain odds. The major efforts by Pakistan Export Company PECO to encourage Pakistani investors to invest in Nigeria and establish business connections with counterparts in Nigeria are highly appreciated by Nigeria High Commissioner His Excellency, Amb. Mr. Dauda Danladi during this visit at Karachi. The Amb. Dauda Danladi emphasized Pakistani investors at different forums to invest in Nigeria. During his visit to leading business entities at Karachi he personally delivered the invitations for participation in Trade Delegation to enhance possibilities of fast track improvement of mutual trade. The efforts made by NHC & PHC in coordination of PECO may induce initiative for participation of leading industrialists in the delegation for Nigeria. The points discussed by Amb. Danladi & PECO with leading industrialists / investors were very impressive. The efforts were commendable & it is anticipated that it shall pave way to improve bilateral trade. The best possible coordination & cooperation were offered by PECO to Nigeria High Commissioner & his 5 member team & reciprocation was simply incredible with us. It was admired that we at Pakistan Export Company – PECO did our best efforts and apply our resources for same common objective for enhancement of trade & business between Pakistan and Nigeria.

During your trip to Karachi we were successful in getting MEETING appointment for His Excellency Amb. Danladi with Honorable Governor of Sindh Dr. Ishrat Ul Ibad Khan at Governor House. We also tried to arrange hurriedly called PRESS CONFERENCE at Marriot hotel, Karachi. We also manage Nigeria High Commissioner & his team visit to leading pharmaceutical companies like NabiQasim & Indus Pharma & one of the largest Textile Mill of Pakistan The GULAHMED in Karachi, beside high profile meeting with Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) & Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) at Karachi. We also made Amb. Danladi visit possible to Hyderabad HERO TRACTORS and The leading RICE MILLERS at Gharo. We were also instrumental in making His excellency Amb. Danladi visit to CENTRAL PRISON, KARACHI and had arranged METTING with Nigerian nationals who are under imprisonment and we also made possible his visit to Head office of National Aliens Registration Authority (NARA)  in extended cooperation from MOFA . The detailed meeting was held with its CE for resolution to the problems faced by Nigerians in Pakistan. To make best out-put from visit of Amb. Danladi to Karachi we also arrange personal interview with DAWN NEWS beside interview at Pakistan Television (PTV) & meeting at Karachi Chambers of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) & Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI).We at PECO also had an LIVE  interview at PTV NEWS with same agenda of enhancement in mutual trade. This high profile state media coverage will be helping hand in our promotional campaign and industrialists awareness program about “Nigeria potential for Pakistani investors”.  We wholeheartedly admired the consent acknowledgement to improve bilateral relation through trade & commerce by High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, His Excellency Lt. Gen. (R) Ashraf Saleem during PTV GLOBAL interview with your Excellency as well as fantastic informative note by Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria Mr. Ahmed A. Sirohey during live interview call at PTV NEWS.

The PECO also want to remark DG Africa Mr. Khalid Gudaro for his extra ordinary support in management of this trip even on short notice and played his extended role in development of business ties between Nigeria & the Pakistan. We also acknowledge the extended cooperation of MOFA Karachi Camp office in leadership of Acting DCP Mr. Dildar Abro & his team at Karachi for protocol & security arrangements. The MOFA also made highly impressive protocol & effective coordination that ensure positive results from this visit.

We also want to pay thanks to POLICE for our comfortable excess into central prison & on road protocol. We also appreciate security agencies role for smooth, peaceful movements in and outside city. We also put our hats down to all trade supporting departments, associations & business functionaries that helps an effective & successful visit of Amb. Danladi at Karachi, Hyderabad & Gharo.

We also want to pay special thanks to all COMPANIES and their COORDINATION MANAGERS for acknowledgement our requests for adequate arrangements and result producing measures during visit of Amb. Danladi.

As per commitment by Amb. Dauda Danladi we hope to welcome him again at Karachi before our departure to Nigeria to provide final touches to our preparations for Trade Delegation to Nigeria. It is dominantly anticipated that efforts made by PECO assures positive result and will continue to offer our best efforts in promotion of Trade & Commerce between The Pakistan & Nigeria. We also anticipated same level cooperation of all concern from Nigeria High Commission at Pakistan in VISA relevant matters, on line payments & up to date business information to guarantee desired results that ultimately resulted in boost of economy in both countries hence impact positive on common people.

Deputy Amb. Sirohey had meeting with Director General NAFDAC

The Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan at Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey visited office of the Director General NAFDAC at headquarters at Abuja, Nigeria along with Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood at Nigeria for improvement of bilateral relations involving NAFDAC. Deputy High Commissioner appreciated the efforts made by NAFDAC under his dynamic leadership to combat fake, counterfeit and unregistered drugs. It was also informed to Director General about business delegation visit to Nigeria involving 8-10 Pharma companies. The DG assured of his best cooperation in improvement of business volume between Pakistan & Nigeria. The Deputy High Commissioner also invited DG and his team to Pakistan for discussing the possibilities of cooperation in field of drug quality, production technologies and business facilitation to Pakistani investors. The DG accepted the invitation and suggested September 2013 for the same. The PECO will coordinate his proposed trip. The DG presented his agency annual report to Deputy Amb Sirohey to conclude the meeting.

Meeting with Nigerian Federal Ministry of Trade & Investments at Pakistan High Commission, Nigeria

Detailed discussions were held for Pakistani businessmen Delegation proposed visit to Nigeria, with Federal Ministry of Trade & Investment, Nigeria in presence of High Commissioner of Pakistan, Lt. Gen. ® Ashraf Saleem and High Commissioner of Nigeria at Pakistan Amb. Dauda Danladi at Pakistan High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria. The relevant Trade Ministry of Nigeria assured of its best cooperation during proposed delegation visit to Nigeria. It was also assured that all relevant Development Authorities of Nigeria will also be taken on board for best results. The Director PECO informed that Pakistan Trade authorities were also on board regarding the trip. In reply to the quarry by Pakistan High Commissioner at Nigeria, the Director PECO & Amb. Danladi confirmed that major chambers of Commerce & Industry are informed & invited for trade delegation. It is anticipated that the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Ministry of Commerce, Board of Investments Punjab, All Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Pakistan, various trade associations, leading Industrialists & SME traders shown keen interest to play their respective role in development of bilateral trade between Pakistan & Nigeria.

Visit of Director PECO at Nigeria for arrangements of proposed Pakistani delegation may bring success in bilateral trade 

It was announced by Chairperson PECO that Visit of Director PECO at Nigeria for arrangements of proposed Pakistani delegation may bring success in bilateral trade of Pakistan & Nigeria. The Director Pakistan Export Company PECO, Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood, had introductory meeting with High Commissioner of Pakistan at Nigeria, his Excellency, Lt. Gen. ® Ashraf Saleem at Pakistan High Commission Abuja, Nigeria. During meeting the director PECO elaborated PECO – its functions, achievements, proposed visit of Pakistan investors to Nigeria & investment possibilities sectors for business entrepreneurs of two brother countries. The High Commissioner of Pakistan at Nigeria briefed Director PECO on various business options, available resources best utilization, limitations of Pakistan High Commission and opportunities for bilateral trade.

DRD to work with PECO on Drilling Project in Niger Republic

Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey had detailed meeting with CEO of Deep Rock Drilling (DRD) Mr. Ismail Hassan and General Manager Mr. Syed Ghulam Ahmed to discuss possibilities of maturing a million dollar project at Niger Republic for Drilling which is obtained by PECO from presidency of Niger. The Deputy Ambassador Sirohey explains the project and possibilities of business at Niger Republic with complete facts & figures. The CEO DRD Mr. Ismail Hassan asked different questions and tried to remove his reservations for investment in that part of globe. He also explains his company existence and basic business profile which was appreciated by Deputy Ambassador Sirohey. The PECO Director Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood also explains the project to DRD for execution. The meeting was concluded on the note of common understanding of trust & confidence while moving forward. The set for desired replies was handed over to PECO by DRD which will be replied shortly.

Shaukat & Raza Ltd. to furthur invest in Nigeria

Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey along with Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood had a meeting with CEO of Shaukat & Raza Ltd. Mr. Imran Shaikh at local Restaurant to discuss ways & means for improvement of business ties between Pakistan & Nigeria. Deputy Ambassador Mr. Sirohey reiterated Pakistan high Commission stance to facilitate all interested companies willing to do business at Nigeria with its complete supports that may bring bilateral trade improvement between Pakistan & Nigeria. He explained the opportunities available for Pakistani firms to acquire their better share from this African developing multi billion market. Mr. Shaikh of S&R Ltd had shown his willingness for more investment in Nigeria. He had shown his desire to become a first Pakistan company to establish workshop for providing technical supports to local industrialist in fields of Power generation and agro allied industry. Deputy Ambassador Sirohey welcomes commitment from Mr. Shaikh and advice PECO Director Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood to bring more companies to Nigeria. As usual PECO reassure its commitment for carrying out basic agenda for bilateral trade improvement.

Amb. Danladi, Deputy Amb. Sirohey & Diretor PECO visited RCCI

The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industries (RCCI) invited H.E Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan, Mr. Dauda Danladi for improvement in bilateral trade. The meeting was started by the welcome note of President RCCI, Mr. Manzar Khurshid Shaikh. On this occasion Amb. Danladi invited Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey and Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood and Mr. Zahid Ali Khan to accompany him during meeting with Chamber. Deputy Ambassador Mr. Sirohey and Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim accepted the invitation and become the part of the delegation. The delegation comprises of HOC Minister. Grema G. S. Gana, Minister Ahmed M. Gusau, First secretory Mr. Abiodun Salisu Fele also attended the meeting. H.E Amb. Danladi emphasized the need of improvement in bilateral trade between two countries. He also presented the documentary that clear the concept for opportunities available in Nigeria for Pakistani business people. Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria, Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey speaking on the occasion explained the facts and figures to clear the concept of Pakistan business people interested in investment, revenue required and profit earning while doing the business in Nigeria. The vote of thanks was presented by Senior Vice President RCCI, Ch. Pervaiz A. Warriach.

Visit to Gujranwala & Gujarat Chambers

On invitation of Chamber of Commerce & Industries of Gujranwala and Gujarat to Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey along with PECO director Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood & Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan, H.E Amb. Mr. Dauda Danladi with high level delegation inclusive of Deputy Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan, Minister Ahmed M. Gusau visited the chamber and also the exhibition organized by Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industries. The Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan and Nigeria visited and appreciated the standard maintained at plant of electronic items inclusive of Televisions, Ceiling Fans, Table & Pedestal Fans and Plastic accessories for leading Motorcycle brands manufacturing company M/s Bless Electronic & Engineering Company the manufacturers of well-known brand Belvin. The Deputy Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan Minister Ahmed M. Gusau appreciated and invited the company for investment in Nigeria. At the occasion of exhibition at Gujarat Trade Fair, H.E Amb. Mr. Dauda Danladi emphasized the need of joint business opportunities for business people of both countries and invited interested investors to Nigeria.

PECO & Gul Ahmed join business hands

The Pakistan Export Company (PECO) as part of its agenda to improve bilateral trade between Pakistan and Nigeria made a contract with textile giant of International reputes M/s Gul Ahmed Pakistan at local hotel. On this occasion the Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria, Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey was also present and discussed issues of bilateral interests with Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Gul Ahmed Mr. Bashir Ali Mohammad. Mr. Sirohey stressed on the available opportunities of mutual trade for textiles. He elaborated the procedures for legitimate business of textiles. Mr. Bashir Chairman & CEO of Gul Ahmed agreed to the facts and ground realities for business at Nigeria. He also appreciates Pakistan Export Company (PECO) for convincing Gul Ahmed for trade and business at Nigeria. He specially mentioned that he and his team will work hand in hand with PECO to improve bilateral trade in general and business expansion of Gul Ahmed in particular. He advised his team for completions of formalities to initiate business at Nigeria.

Pakistan – Nigeria Business Council (PNBC) will be established shortly

The delegation of PECO along with Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria H.E Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey meets H.E Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan Mr. Dauda Danladi at Nigeria High Commission, Islamabad to discuss issues of bilateral business interest. The delegation also discussed problems faced by business people of both countries for carrying out legitimate business. It was informed that Pakistan and Nigeria will form Joint Pakistan – Nigeria Business Council (PNBC) shortly. It was agreed that both High Commissions at Pakistan and Nigeria will work hand in hand in coordination of business entrepreneurs like PECO to enhance existing business volume. At this occasion PECO Director Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood with his Pakistan based director Mr. Zahid Ali Khan ensured both High Commissions that every possible measure will be adopted to achieve the desired objective as soon as possible. H.E Ambassador Mr. Dauda Danladi assured that he will visit Karachi and other cities in Sindh province in coming month to boost confidence of business people of Pakistan and on contrary Pakistan High Commission at Nigeria will act similarly for business community of Nigeria at Nigeria. It was concluded that Nigerian High Commission at Pakistan and Pakistan High Commission at Nigeria will facilitate real business people and investors to enhance bilateral trade. While addressing the delegation Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan appreciated efforts made by PECO to enhance bilateral trade especially in pharmaceuticals. H.E Amb Mr. Dauda Danladi had shown his resilience for taking business delegation to Nigeria with objective of direct investment by Pakistani entrepreneur in Nigeria. He also emphasize on PECO to coordinate this delegation with their relationship and technical skill with the local business people interested in expansion of their business.

Visit of Dep. Amb. Sirohey & PECO to KCCIMA during Trade Fair Kano

Director General, Kano Chamber of Commerce Industries, Mines & Agriculture, Nigeria, Mr. Ibrahim Tukur Barau photographed at Kano Trade Fair with H.E Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan at Abuja, Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey and Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood along Business delegate from Kano Chamber Mr. Ibrahim Musa Moazzam at the stall of Nigerian Port Authority (NPA)

Meeting of Dep. Amb. Sirohey & PECO with Governor Anambra

Executive Governor, Anambra State, Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi welcome H.E Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan at Abuja, Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey and Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood along with President of Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Mines at meeting at governor house in Anambra State, Nigeria

Meeting of Dep. Amb. Sirohey & PECO with Governor Kano

A photograph taken with Honourable Governer of Kano Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, His Excellency Deputy High Commissioner Ahmed Ali Sirohey & Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood after meeting at Governor House at Kano, Nigeria

Nigeria is the  future hub of African business

PECO successfully acts as bridge for joint venture for growing companies. It was historic day at PECO when the contract has been signed between Pharmaceutical Company from Nigeria M/s Pharma plus & Safe Pharma of Pakistan. The both companies were represented by its Chief Executives Mr. Ahmed .I. Yakasai and Mr. Mohammad F. Memon respectively. It was done after inspection of various pharmaceutical facilities by Mr. Yakasai both at Karachi and Lahore and then took decision to join hands with SAFE. This JOINT venture is first of its kind in Pakistan and provide notable boost in credibility of SAFE PHARMACEUTICALS in Pharma circles of both countries.

PECO signs contract with HERO

The PECO successfully made contract with Hero Motors Pakistan for sales & marketing of its Tractors and Motor Cycles (Bikes) in Nigeria. At the occasion Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey appreciated the efforts made by PECO for bilateral Business in field of agriculture. Mr. Asad Barkat President & CEO of Hero Motors lauded the efforts made by Mr. Sirohey for improvement in business in agro and agro allied industry between the two brother countries. He also had shown his commitment for quality products uninterrupted supplies and after sales service and repairing workshop set-up in Nigeria. The Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan His Excellency Mr. Dauda Danladi showed his willingness to visit the premises for more confidence that ensure more business and strengthen relations. The graceful ceremony was concluded with prayers of success and prosperity followed by impressive Dinner.

Pakistan Pharmaceutical firms keen to invest in Nigeria

To initiate immediate bilateral business between Pakistan and Nigeria PECO convinced Mr. Yakasai to place order for different products that are produced in Pakistan at International standards with economy comparing China and India that ensure bigger market share in Nigeria market for PharmaPlus. These products will undergo NAFDAC registration and then imported in Nigeria. This breakthrough in business between two countries especially in Pharmaceutical sector remarked HIGH SUCCESS in business circles. To achieve the basic objective of bilateral business few of the fast growing pharmaceutical company M/s NabiQasim Industries, M/S Safe Pharma, M/S Maple, M/S Genics, M/S SJ&G, M/S PharmEvo etc. were shown keen interest for BUSINESS DEAL with PharmaPlus or any leading company for SALE of their products in Nigeria. In this regard NabiQasim Industries invited the dignitaries Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria His Excellency, Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey, Chief Executive PharmaPlus Nigeria Mr. Ahmed I. Yakasai and PECO Director Mr. Ibrahim B. Maqsood for inspection of the manufacturing facility and hosted the lunch. The team inspected the facility and appreciated the Standards maintained for quality drug’s production. The host team led by Vice Chairman of NabiQasim Industries Mr. Chaudhry Faqir Muhammad. The other team members were Senior General Manager International Marketing Mr. Younus Batla, Plant Manager, QC Manager and Manager International Marketing.

SAFE made join venture with PHARMAPLUS

PECO successfully acts as bridge for joint venture for growing companies. It was historic day at PECO when the contract has been signed between Pharmaceutical Company from Nigeria M/s Pharma plus & Safe Pharma of Pakistan. The both companies were represented by its Chief Executives Mr. Ahmed .I. Yakasai and Mr. Mohammad F. Memon respectively. It was done after inspection of various pharmaceutical facilities by Mr. Yakasai both at Karachi and Lahore and then took decision to join hands with SAFE. This JOINT venture is first of its kind in Pakistan and provide notable boost in credibility of SAFE PHARMACEUTICALS in Pharma circles of both countries.

NAFDAC Team will visit Pakistan in next two weeks

Abuja (Nigeria): It is informed to PECO from Pakistan High Commission, Abuja at Nigeria that the NAFDAC  team will visit Pakistan within next two weeks because of the pursuance and continuous discussions at length by Pakistan High Commission with stake holdersin both Pakistanand Nigeria against the forced refusal of  competent Nigerian authorities to inspect Pakistan companies as perquisite of business. In this regard the appeal was made to all stake holders both in Nigeria and Pakistan by PECO resulted in resumption of regular relations with National Agency of Food & Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). It has been decided in a meeting between Ambassador of Nigeria at Islamabad, Pakistan His Excellency Mr. Dauda Danladi (who is currently on visit of Nigeria) and Director General of NAFDAC that the inspection team will visit Pakistan within next two weeks. According to the Chairperson of PECO it is ambassador of Nigeria at Islamabad, Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. Dauda Danladi who made high profile contacts to solve this unwanted forced breakdown of growing business relation of Pakistan and Nigeria especially in the field of health. It is very encouraging for the effected companies to observe this positive development that may result in growing business relations between two brother countries. It is worth mentioning that the ties of Pakistan Pharmaceutical Companies and NAFDAC were breakdown due to security reasons as later anticipated security threat while visiting Pakistan to perform official duty of Company Inspections. It is immensely pleasing to note that beside Pakistan High Commission at Abuja, Nigeria and Pakistan Export Company (PECO), the Nigeria High Commission at Islamabad, Pakistan play its positive role for resumption of these ties. It is proof of best diplomatic relations between the two GREENS.

Welcome to the new Ambassador of Pakistan at Abuja, Nigeria

The PECO Chairperson and its team warmly welcomes the new ambassador of Pakistan His Excellency  Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Muhammad Ashraf Saleem at High Commission of Pakistan at Abuja, Nigeria. It is anticipated that the new ambassador arrival will further boost the diplomatic state relations between the two greens and keep continue the improvement in business ties between Pakistan and Nigeria on Government level and also between  private sector that were recently initiated by HOC Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey before his arrival at Nigeria. As the PECO is already signed MoU with High Commission of Pakistan at Abuja, Nigeria will reassure their commitment for highest cooperation to further increase in developing business ties.