#HOTCS: Azuka Ogundeji, Lagos

“A number of companies that haven’t contacted us have gotten their fingers burned. They’ve spent money on projects in Nigeria, and then found out that it’s a con. If these companies had contacted us prior to investing, we would have been able to vet their partners.

Please, don’t do anything in Nigeria without contacting the Trade Commissioner Service. We can advise on which regulations apply to doing business in Nigeria as well as advise on which companies are trustworthy. Canadian businesses just need to take a calculated risk. There’s a huge need for infrastructure, for clean-tech, agriculture, and information technology.”