PHCCIMA to Host Chambers of Commerce Conference

Dr. Chinyere Nwoga, President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), has confirmed the chamber’s readiness to host the 66th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). The event, scheduled for June in Port Harcourt, aims to deepen investment, trade and economic opportunities in Rivers State.

This will be the first time in PHCCIMA’s 69‑year history that both the chamber and Rivers State will host the prestigious NACCIMA AGM.

The conference will bring together captains of industry, policymakers, diplomats, investors, maritime operators and entrepreneurs under the theme: “The Gulf of Guinea and the Blue Economy: Pathways to Trade, Investment and Security towards a $1 Trillion Economy.”

Nwoga expressed deep appreciation to NACCIMA National President Engr. Dr. Jani Ibrahim for approving Port Harcourt as the host city, describing the decision as a strong vote of confidence in PHCCIMA’s leadership and Rivers State’s economic potential.

She assured stakeholders that PHCCIMA is committed to delivering a seamless and impactful conference that will promote enterprise, strengthen partnerships and showcase Rivers State positively to the global business community.

Describing Port Harcourt as a strategic commercial hub, Nwoga highlighted the state’s vast opportunities in maritime trade, logistics, shipping, tourism, fisheries and energy, noting that the Blue Economy remains central to the future growth of the Niger Delta.