Sector Groups
AGRICULTURE
This is one of the Chamber’s most vibrant groups, guided by focused and visionary leadership with clear goals to deliver value to members. Its diverse membership spans key sub-sectors: Livestock, Crops, Agro-processing, Capacity Building, Marketing, and Agro-Media. The group partners with international and multilateral organisations to provide technical support and lies at the forefront of the Federal Government’s drive to diversify the national economy.
The Marine, Automobile & Allied Products Sectorial Group of the Bonny Chamber of Commerce & Industry comprises of reputable companies in the Marine, Automobile & Allied Products Sector of the economy. The Group is a vibrant voice that deliberates and passes resolutions on matters affecting this very crucial Sector of the Nigeria economy .
The Group draws its membership from the key players in the engineering and construction sector. These include Engineers, Architects, Civil Constructors, Town planners, Builders, Surveyors etc. The growth in the construction industry has impacted positively on the group in recent years.
The Group consists of Operators from three different industries within the Nigerian economy that are somewhat related. The aims of the Group are business networking, advocacy towards creating an enabling business environment and impacting positively on Educational sector for its growth and development. The Group seeks to also protect the interest of its members.
The Export Group of the Bonny Chamber of Commerce and Industry is one Group that has done a lot to empower her members and non-members alike to be succeed in the export business. The Group organises comprehensive export trainings every quarter to offer step-by-step guides on the export of products in world trade and expose participants to the ‘Bolts and Nuts’ of exporting. They also empower members on how to develop strategies for success in the global economy. They responded to the European Union (EU) ban on Nigeria agro products by organising a national agro-commodity stakeholder’s forum; where stakeholders were invited to a roundtable to discuss the challenges of the Nigerian Exporter in meeting international standards. The Group currently boasts of about 120 members and intending members are welcomed. Its regular meeting holds every 2nd Tuesday on a bi-monthly basis.
The Financial Services Group of the Chamber consist of a wide range of business organisations operating in the financial sector of the Nigerian economy such as Banks, Insurers, Credit Card Companies, Stock & Insurance Broking Firms amongst others. The Group which has over 150 members is very vibrant and dynamic, being the sector that is the driver of the Nigerian economy it parades the “Who is Who” of the Nigerian Financial services sector as member. The Group is currently chaired by Mr. Sam Jumbo a former banker. The FSG holds its regular meetings on the second Thursdays of every month to deliberate on issues affecting the sector, members and seek for solutions
FREIGHT FORWARDERS & TRANSPORTATION
The Group is a very strong Sectoral Group given the presence of major ports in the city along with an international airport; which makes it the major business routes for goods and services coming in and going out of the country. About 70%-90% of international business logistics meant for Nigeria is routed through Bonny which still remains the economic and financial capital of the country. The implication of this therefore is that majority of the key players in this sector are members of this Sectoral Group. Membership cuts across Freight Forwarders, Shipping and Haulage/logistics companies and other players within the Maritime industry. Members of this Group meet regularly to discuss issues of common interest
Hotel, Tourism and Entertainment sector is one of the key growth sectors of the Nigerian economy. The group provides a platform for members to engage relevant authorities for the purpose of creation of an enabling environment for the sector. Major players in the sector are members of this group
The Industrial Group of the Chamber consist of companies in the manufacturing sector of the Nigerian economy, these include major global brands, indigenous manufacturing conglomerates and budding small & medium scale companies operating in that sector. Since Bonny and it’s environ forms the manufacturing hub of the country, a good proportion of companies operating in the sector are members of the Chamber. This is a very vibrant and dynamic Group, whose hallmark is advocacy towards creating an enabling environment for the growth and profitability of local manufacturing. The group meets on a bi-monthly basis, for further enquiries on the Group
This Group is a broad based Group of players in the Information, Communications and Telecommunications sector; the industry is very large so membership includes but not limited to Telecoms Operators, Computer hardware and software companies, Telecoms infrastructure companies, Online Retailers, I.T Consultants & service providers to mention a few. New members are welcome.
The Insurance Group is one of the newly created Groups in the Chamber, carved out of the Financial Services Group. The membership of this Group includes but not limited to Underwriters, Brokers and Loss Adjusters. The Group seeks to increase the level of insurance penetration in the country and in the process add value to her members while also protecting their interest through constructive engagement with relevant industry stakeholders.
The Petroleum Downstream Group is a highly diversified Group whose activities are focused on addressing critical issues affecting investments and operators in the downstream sector of the oil industry in particular and Nigerian economy in general. The membership of the Group cuts across the Major and Independent marketers as well as Oil servicing companies in the downstream sector. Some members of this Group are notable industry players and multinationals
