Time

Activity

Speaker/Facilitator

9:00 AM

Registration & Morning Coffee

Event Team

9:30 AM

Welcome Remarks

Nigerian Government

10:00 AM

Introduction to the UK Skills Acquisition Scheme

UK Minister

11:00 AM

Official Launch of the Scheme

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

12:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 PM

Exhibition of Nigerian Youth Projects from 36 States and FCT

Nigerian Govt. Representative

2:00PM

Presentation of Grants/Cash awards & Closing remarks

Director Africa House /UKALD

2:30 PM

Group Pictures

All Delegates

Evening Dinner and Gala

Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Theme: “Celebrating Collaboration and Shared Prosperity”

1. 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Cocktail Reception

Opening remarks – Mr. Tunde Doherty

2. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Opening Speech

 Topic: “Unlocking the Potential of UK-Nigeria Trade and Youth Empowerment”- Minister of Trade UK

3. 7:30PM- 8:00PM Panel Discussion- Theme: “Bilateral Trade: Opportunities and Challenges in a Changing Global Economy”

Panellists: Trade experts, business leaders, and government officials.

4. 8:00PM- 8:30PM Signing of MOU- Multinational organisations and Nigerian Government

Specific sectors (technology, agriculture, energy, IT)

5. 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner Service

 A three-course dinner featuring a blend of UK and Nigerian cuisine.

6. 9:00 PM – 9:10 PM: Cultural Performances

 Traditional Nigerian music and dance

7. 9:10 PM – 9:40 PM: Awards and Recognition

 Presentation of Partnership/Leadership Awards

8. 9:40 PM – 10:00 PM: Keynote Closing Speech

 By the UK Government- The Future of UK-Nigeria Trade relations

9. 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM: Closing Remarks by Dr. Philips Idaewor