ABOUT US
Bonny Chamber of Commerce (BonnyChamber) is the Premier Chamber of Commerce in Bonny Island. Founded in 1998, it was incorporated in 2003 as a non-profit making organization, Limited by Guarantee under the Companies Act of 1990. With a mandate to transform Bonny Island into a smart city and a leading international investment destination, it is currently among the fastest growing Chambers of Commerce in Nigeria with diverse businesses and professionals. BonnyChamber is also a member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The primary objective of the Chamber is to promote, support or oppose legislative or other measures affecting trade, industry, commerce and agriculture.
Leadership & ADVOCACY
Over the past thirteen decades, BonnyChamber has remained the leading voice of the private sector through its sustained public policy advocacy, stakeholders’ engagement and trade promotion activities.
TESTIMONIALS
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Professionalism and Dedication
Visionary Leadership
Youth-Led Advocacy
Our Mission
To promote, support or oppose legislative or other measures affecting trade, industry, commerce and agriculture within Bonny Island. To represent the opinion of the business community on the above matters in particular and economy as a whole.
Our Vision
To be the foremost Chamber in Nigeria and transform Bonny Island into a global hub of economic exchange, cultural cooperation and mutual understanding between Africa and the Caribbean.
Membership: To promote and protect the interests of its members and the business community at large through public policy advocacy, creation and facilitation of commercial and industrial opportunity, provision of business development and capacity services to SMES, and to ensure observance of highest standard of business ethics in activities of members.
Cultural Exchange: Foster education and cooperation via the Bonny Kingdom cultural exchanges.
Sustainable Development: To generate employment opportunities and enhance skills through various economic activities in the Oil and Gas, Marine, Agriculture, and Manufacturing sectors by means of our diverse projects and initiatives.
Heritage Preservation: Celebrate and acknowledge the resilience and cultural richness of the people.
Get to Know the Faces Behind Bonny Chamber of Commerce
Our team is committed to advancing economic development and representing the business community in Bonny Island.
A Brief History of Bonny Kingdom
Dating back to the 11th Century, Bonny Kingdom boasts a long history as a hub for international trade and cultural exchange. Situated in a resource-rich island spanning approximately 215 square kilometres located in the South of Nigeria. Located at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean facing the Bight of Bonny sits the Island of Bonny. This serene community has several historical and economic symbolism for the Nigerian federation.
There are several cultural groups and festivals in Bonny Kingdom—the “Nwaotam” and “Boat Regatta” carnival display, for instance, which are renowned and colourful displays among men and women, young and old of the Bonny community. Other cultural groups are also known in the communities which perform at various times in the year usually during the Christmas period.
Bonny Island has been a vibrant hub of economic activity since the 11th century, marked by the arrival of the Portuguese. The Island Kingdom forged strong ties with Portugal during this period, even sending its first ambassador, the Aboriginal Prince Abagy, to Portugal around 1450 AD. In the 19th century, Bonny Island emerged as the first point of contact for Christianity in West Africa. It is also the birthplace of many distinguished sons and daughters of Nigeria. With its rich traditions and cultural heritage, Bonny Island stands out as one of Nigeria’s leading communities. Since 1996, the Grand Bonny Kingdom has been guided by the insightful and dynamic leadership of His Majesty King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, CON, Perekule XI Amanyanabo, the natural ruler of the Grand Bonny Kingdom in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Bonny’s traditional institution is headed by King Edward William Asimini Dappa Pepple III, Perekule XI, who serves as the Amanyanabo (King or natural ruler).