Welcome
Stephen Hayes, President and CEO, The Corporate Council on Africa
Adebowale Adefuye, Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States

Goodwill Message
Henry Odein Ajumogobia, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Keynote
 Prof. Barth Nnaji
Special Advisor to the President on Power

"Power Sector Reforms in Nigeria and the New Investment Opportunities for American investors"

Opportunities and Developments

Guest Speaker: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria

"Power Intervention Funds and the Nigerian Banker’s Initiatives to Support Power Sector Reform Process"

Power Sector Reform

Panel 1
“Privatization and the Regulatory Environment”

A discussion of the Nigerian power sector; the reforms, regulatory frameworks and the privatization drive of the government. The purpose is to give prospective investors information on the investment opportunities available in the sector and explain the regulatory requirements of investing in the sector.

Privatization and the Regulatory Environment
Appraisal of the Power Sector, Challenges and Opportunities
Objectives of Reforms

Panel 2
“Financing the Power Sector”

A discussion of Nigerian and Foreign bankers’ activities with specific emphasis on investment finance for power projects, in Nigeria. The objective is to bring investors and financiers together to establish win-win business relationships.

Opportunities for American Investors
Stanbic IBTCBank PLC & Standard Bank Group
Ex-Im Bank Project and Structured Finance
United Bank for Africa - Financing the Nigerian Power Sector

Panel 3
“Power Generation and Prospects for Independent Power Projects Nigeria”

A discussion of the individual experiences of panelists in the Nigerian market; the investment climate and the challenges as well as a technical overview of the power sector including the prospects for energy efficiency and renewable energy in the country.

Gas to Power - Status and Outlook
Investment Opportunities in Dams- Hydropower Development in Nigeria
Bestech Energy Group Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
ExxonMobil in Nigeria
Shell Prospects and Challenges in Gas Supply to the Nigerian Power Secor