08/04/2026
Delighted to pay a courtesy visit to Hon. Tony Elumelu, CFR, Chairman of United Bank for Africa UBA Nigeria and of the Tony Elumelu Foundation at his home in Lagos, during which he agreed to be a guest speaker at the forthcoming Uganda–Nigeria Business Forum scheduled to take place in Kampala in June 2026.
In promoting economic and commercial diplomacy, the overall objective of the Forum and Exhibition will be to mobilize higher levels of private investments into priority sectors in Uganda. It will also provide a platform for the private sector, government, and business regulatory agencies to freely exchange views, ideas, and information on how to facilitate doing business between Uganda and Nigeria.
The High Commission of Uganda in Abuja was represented during the visit by Ambassador Philip Odida, Chargé d’Affaires, and Dr. Sam Omara, Minister Counsellor. A commemorative gift was presented to the host during the visit.
Nigeria remains a potential hub for entrepreneurship on the African continent from which Ugandan counterparts can gain experience. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Uganda