Federal Government of Nigeria
The African Centre for Human Capital Development
www.ACHCD.com
“For all the challenges of the Nigerian market, if companies do not have a Nigeria strategy they do not really have an Africa strategy.” (CEO, SAB Miller, 2009)
A Unique African Visibility & Market Entry
Opportunity
Nigeria’s recalculated 2014 economy is worth $510 billion, now the biggest in Africa.
Nigeria the 26th largest economy in the world.
Nigeria is now seen as a potential diamond in the rough, with a debt-to-GDP ratio below many peers and a growing middle class.
Nigeria has a population of about 170 million people. This number is set to double by 2050 to 326 million.
FMCG in Nigeria: Nigeria has a significant future success story. The numbers of the FMCG sector are formidable.
The whole sector grew 10% from 2000 until 2010, with GDP contribution from FMCG growing from 13% to 24.3%.
Nigerians aged between 16 and 65 have $100 billion to spend (due to per capita income)….. World Bank Reports (2008, 2010)
Africa Is Growing… And Buying• Africa is one of the fastest growing markets with an
annual GDP growth of 4.9% since 2000.
• The population, is set to double in the next 40 years from 1 billion to 2 billion people.
• On average per year trade between Africa and the
world has increased by 200% since 2000.
Nigeria…Africa’s Biggest Economy
Many international companies have already successfully entered the African marketplace…….
However, there aren’t as many organized players in the marketplace, which offers huge growth potential for new products and brands.
1. African brand visibility: • Nigerian Federal Government• Nigerian State Governments• Nigerian B2B/B2C market• Pan African markets.
2. African brand presence:• Sales channels.• ACHCD trade events.• Innovation seminars and exhibitions.
3. African case study opportunities:• Eco-Environment.• Product testing/proof of concept.• ACHCD Community Development Programs.
4. Access to the multi-million ACHCD Refurbishment and Expansion Programs:
• Upgrade and enhancement of the existing 24 acre ACHCD Development Centre
• Refurbishment and enhancement of ACHCD’s 500 property student housing portfolio.
• Creation of ACHCD’s Africa Gateway and associated Ajaokuta support infrastructures (hotels, roads, hospitals, restaurants and business services).
Portfolio Membership Benefits
Join us in Africa!
• Accreditation, Standards and Best Practice: Institutions, Councils and Bodies.
• Vocational Skills Training & Certification: Colleges, Companies and Specialists.
• Product Manufacturers and Distributors:Established and New-Entry Innovation.
• Service & Support Providers:Professional, Technical.
To position your brand and quickly develop a trading presence in Africa is not easy. The traditional trade mechanisms and channels are missing or in their infancy. Making market entry/development very difficult and expensive.
Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy, and recognised by experts to be the must-trade-with country by 2016. As an entry point for Africa, Nigeria is the most logical choice – however the hardest to navigate commercially.
Our unique ACHCD environment in Nigeria, is an Anglo/Nigerian initiative, designed as a safe trade zone and entry to Africa . It connects our Portfolio Members into Africa, providing a raft of Brand Visibility & Market Entry opportunities to utilise and a fraction of the cost.
Each of ACHCD’s 8 Academies incorporate each of the following :
Security, Protection & Enforcement
Academy
Agriculture Academy
Infrastructure & Construction
Academy
Renewable & Natural Resources
Academy
Enterprise & Employability
Academy
Logistics & Transport Academy
Metallurgical & Engineering
Academy
Leadership & Social Emotional
Learning Academy
A self-funded, private sector initiative, designed, established and operated by Activ8Change, ACHCD is also locked within a Public Private Partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria.
This evolutionary collaboration is Nigeria’s largest national centre of excellence – providing innovation, products and services across 8 key strategic development and capacity building areas.
ACHCD is the only environment of its kind in Africa, providing far reaching development solutions deep into communities, and showcasing the latest in products, training, innovation and services.
It enjoys direct links into the Pan African parliament, and the support of Activ8Change’s international Portfolio of partner, supporter and sponsor brands.
ACHCD’s unique Development Centre sits within 24 acres of highly secure land mass. It comprises of workshops, lecture blocks, training grounds, hospitality and exhibition areas. By 2017 it will be Africa’s largest eco-efficient environment.
• 8 purpose designed Academies, aligned into Africa’s specific capacity needs.
• A single location and African home, for international brand names.
• Providing a one-stop-access for; skills training & accreditation; innovation; industry best practice & standards, products and services.
• Accreditation, Standards & Best Practice: Institutions, Councils and Bodies.• Vocational Skills Training & Certification: Colleges, Companies and Specialists.• Product Manufacturers and Distributors: Established and New-Entry Innovation. • Service & Support Providers: Professional, Technical.
Who?
How & What?• Take-up a 12 or 24 month membership - fixed
membership fee.• Exclusive none compete deal – one brand per
place.• Membership support and access to benefits.
Activ8Change is a trading brand name of Change Innov8tors Limited. Registered in England & Wales No. 8663293
Contact Email : [email protected]
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