Speakers @ NCPTIC 2025
Speakers Changing The Narratives
B4 | Building Businesses Beyond Borders
Setting a
new Partnership
Supported by the Nigeria Diaspora Commission, NCPTIC is a leading Nigeria-Canada Business forum organized by the Nigerian and Canadian Business Network dedicated to the strategic and collaborative development of the Trade and Investment Bilateral relationship.
Over 3 days in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, NCPTIC has convened presidents, government officials, industry leaders, and investors to tackle critical issues facing Nigeria- Canada’s sustainable development.
NCPTIC 2025 Chief Supporter
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa
CHAIRMAN/ CEO
Nigeria Diaspora Commission ( NIDCOM)
Systematic Progression
NCPTIC Conference is designed not only to be topical but to progress the Bilateral relationship between Canada and Nigeria
B4 | Building Businesses Beyond Borders
2025 Speakers
World-Class Ideas
The NCPTIC will featured some of the world’s leading experts in their field.
Here are this year’s speakers.
Chief Host
King Wale AdeSAnya
National Chairman
Nigerian and Canadian Business Network
The Co-Chairs
Akeem Araoye
President
Nerizon Ltd
Hon. Abba A. Terab
Secretary
Nigeria Diaspora Commission
Government Representatives
Amb. Yussuf Tuggar, OON
Honourable Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Federal Republic of Nigeria
Hon. robert oliphant m.p.
Parliamentary Secretary
Global Affairs Canada
H.E. Ahmed Dangiwa
Honourable Minister
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
Amb. Anderson Madubike
Director (Economic, Trade and Investment for Hon. Minister)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Nigeria
Amb. A. k. Zanna
Act. High Commissioner
Nigeria High Commission Ottawa
Hon. Jacob Kabakole
Chairman of the Board
Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority
Hon. Jeanine M. Cooper
Fmr. Honourable Minister
Ministry of Agriculture Republic of Liberia
Eng. Faruk Yusuf Yabo
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Solid Minerals Development Federal Republic of Nigeria
Hajiya Aisha Rimi
CEO
Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission
Fred Sherman
CEO
Hill Solutions
Prof. Brij Bali
President & CEO
International Talent Hub Inc.
Dr Ulrich Eichhorn
Founder & Group CEO GeoScan GmbH
GeoScan GmbH
Wendy Harris
CEO
Catalyst +
Franca Ciambella
Business Lawyer
Dentons Law Office
Toyin Kayode Ajayi
Founder
Canadian Black Farmers Association
Victor González
Vice President - Country Mapping
Xcalibur Smart Mapping
Dr. Olakunle Ibitoye
Managing Director/ CEO
Beevar homes Canada
Steven Tipman
CEO
TFO Canada
Prof. Adeola Shobo
CEO
AfroCulture Initiative
Claudette Hutchinson
CEO
Owning My Inc.
Mark Tse
President
Cocoon Inc
Dr Abdul Terab
Secretary
Nigeria Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)
Dr Badewa Adejugbe-Williams
CEO
Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit
AbdulKabir Oyemomi
CEO
Africanada Inc
Kalame Fobissie
CEO
Fokabs Inc
OLusegun Obando
CEO
OB&O Inc
PROF. KEVIN URAMA
Vice-President & Chief Economist
African Development Bank
Ishtar Chandaria
CEO
Ariel Foods FZE, Lagos
Paula St. Onge Caldwell
Chairperson
Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
Dr O'Diakpo Obire
President
Good Leadership Advocacy for Africa (GLAFA)
Kay Sadiq
CEO
KaySadiq Inc.
Avwurhi Peace
Program Manager
Public Outreach
Akinwumi Reju
Principal Counsel
Regis Law Professional Corporation
Victor González
Vice President - Country Mapping
Xcalibur Smart Mapping
Engr Shuaibu Kabir Bello
Managing Director/ CEO
Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC)
Dr Vincent Amu
CEO
OilDynamix Ltd.
Laurson Riviere
CEO
Boal & Equity Inc
Damilola Ogunbiyi
CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General
Sustainable Energy for All (United Nations)