NIGERIA: RESPONSE 1 OF 2: USITC STUDY ON SUB-SAHARAN

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 ABUJA 001794 SENSITIVE SIPDIS DEPT PASS TO USTR- AGAMA, USTDA - FITTS/MARIN, USITC -L. Schlitt E.O. 12598: N/A TAGS: ETRD ELTN ECON PGOV EAID PREL NI SUBJECT: NIGERIA: RESPONSE 1 OF 2: USITC STUDY ON SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: EFFECTS OF INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITIONS REF: A. STATE 085109 SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED ¶1. (SBU) SUMMARY post provides the first of two responses to reftel A with information for (1) two contact points for the U.S. mission whom USITC staff may contact for follow-up information as well as (2) contact information local firms, organizations, academic researchers, and individuals who may be helpful in providing information toward the successful research of the effects of infrastructure conditions on export competitiveness. END SUMMARY. ¶2. (U) Post provides the following contact information for the U.S. Mission. -Carolyn Jensen (JensenCJ@state.gov) Economic Officer Embassy Abuja, 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central Area, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Country code 234 9-461-4371, cell 703-064-9734 -Thu H. Nguyen (NguyenTH5@state.gov) Economic Officer U.S. Consulate, Lagos 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Lagos, Nigeria Country code 234 1-261-0050, ext 247, cell 703-408-4315 ¶3. (SBU) Contact information for local firms, organizations, academic researchers, and individuals who may be helpful in providing information toward the successful research of the effects of infrastructure conditions on export competitiveness. Post will continue to add to this list and forward additional information as it becomes available. INDUSTRY CONTACTS -------------- -Meena Agro Oil Ltd Shinka Jacob shinacen@yahoo.com, Country code 234 Cell: 807-516-5441 or land line: 01-545-4795) Bulk shea butter -Dijmeds Ventures Dr. Ladi Shambo ladishambo@yahoo.com, Country code 234 Cell: 803-589-5412 Address: 4, Zaria Road Minna, Nigeria Shea Butter -Nelsag Enterprises Nely Osagie-Nduaguba gpfi2005Wyahoo.com, Country code 234 Cell:806-269-5389 Address: 9 Oshogbo close, Suite 4, Area 11 Abuja, Nigeria -TCL Nigeria Shima Kwambe TCL-nigeria@yahoo.com, Country code 234 Cell: 803-348-7092 Lotions & creams -Meggitto Fashions Margaret Effeturi meggito@hotmail.com, Country code 234 cell: 802-316-1353 Tshirts, woven garments -United Nigerian Textiles Chief Fabiyi(eaasunmo@yahoo.com, Country code 234 266-1117 -African Textiles Manufacturers M.S. Sodhi afriexports@atmltd.net African prints -ATELIER OLU Tobi Adamolekun tobi@atelieroly.net, Country code 234 Cell: 802-576-1750 -Association of Leather & Allied Industrialists of Nigeria Promise Ekpo alain-pro2005@yahoo.com, Country code 234 Cell: 803-404-1688 -Nigeria Association of Small Scale Ind. Asso. of Leather and Allied Ind. Duro O. Kuteyi nassilagos@yahoo.com ABUJA 00001794 002 OF 002 -Hon. Commiss. for Ag. LASG Chief Enock Ajiboso ajibosobaajito@yahoo.com, Country code 234 Cell: 803-306-8336 Address:Block 5, Floor 1, Room 118 Secretariat, Obafemi, Awolowo Way, Alausa -Cargill Ventures Weij Aedo Vander aedo vd weij@cargill.com, Country Code 234 Cell: 803-406-8090 Address: Tisco Plaza, floor 2, Plot 6, Block B Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria -Primstars/Atlantic Shimpers Manjit Sadarangani mrmanjit@primstar.com, Country Code 234 1-775-1602 Address: NPA Phase 1, Kirikiri, Lighter Terminal Apapa, Oshodi Expressway -ABIG Nigeria Ltd Bode Omoyemi Country code 234 Cell: 807-829-9509 Address: P.O. Box 13604 Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Cashews -Abod Success Investments Ltd Tunde Odunuga abodsuccess@yahoo.com, Country code 234 Cell: 802-314-1892 Address:4 Oko-oba Road Ogijo-Ikorodu, Lagos Cashews -Hotel Sheraton Ikeja Catherine Bakare cathrine.bakare@sheraton.com Tunde Orungbeja, Country code 234 Cell: 802-310-9295 Address: 30 Mobalaji bank Way Ikeja, Lagos Export Competitiveness -------------- -Nigerian Export Promotion Council John Badu jhbadu@yahoo, Country code 234 Cell: 803-314-3569 Address: 40, Blantyre Street, Wuse II Abuja, Nigeria -Centre for Trade & Export Development Titilayo Olukayode cted@yahoo.com, Country code 234 Cell: 806-222-0085 Colours Suite 15 Akinremi Street Anifowoshe, Ikeja, Lagos MARITIME & LAND TRANSPORT -------------- -Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Isaku Shekarau shekaraul3@yahoo.com, Country code 234 Cell: 803-407-0914 Address: 4 Burma Road, Apapa -Safmarine (Subsidiary of Maersk) Gaute Tosterud gtosterud@safmarine.com, Country code 234 Cell: 806-680-2439 Address: Maersk House, Plot 121 Louis Solomon Close, PO Box 70700, Victoria Island, Lagos -Ports & Cargo Handling Emmanuel Ogbor, Country code 234 Cell:807-497-3621; 803-497-9036 Address: Tincan Island Port, Terminal C, Shed 4, Head Office - 54, Warehouse Road, Apapa -Dr. Tunji Bolade Federal Ministry of Transportation Director (Transport, Planning, R&D) Country code 234 Cell: 802-331-6512 (NOTE: protect, not for publication. END NOTE.) Address: Federal Ministry of Transportation Headquarters Mabushi, Abjua, Nigeria PIASCIK