Venue: Homewood Suites & Hampton by Hilton Toronto Airport Corporate Centre
5515 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M9C 5K5
CANADA
As a seasoned Nigerian diplomat with global exposure and a deep-rooted Christian faith, Ambassador Bolaji’s life mission is to serve as a catalyst for national transformation, championing sustainable growth, development, and social equity. With a strong passion for community service, he is dedicated to utilising his experience, networks, and influence to promote policies and initiatives that foster economic growth, effective governance, and a thriving society.
Hon Biodun Omoleye is the Chairman, Federal House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Group. Click the button below to read his opening remarks and paper presented at NICATISA 2025
Garnett is currently the Senior Advisor, Special Projects to Mayor Patrick Brown at the City of Brampton, where he continues to play a key role in shaping community engagement and municipal affairs. A former City Councillor in Brampton, Garnett has long been committed to public service and grassroots advocacy.
Welcome to NICATISA 2025 – Message from the Convener – Olufemi Boyede, CITP
On behalf of our principal partners, the House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Group, Federal Republic of Nigeria, we are delighted to welcome you to the inaugural Nigeria-Canada Trade and Investment Summit & Awards (NICATISA), taking place from August 24–26 in this vibrant city of Toronto, Canada.
NICATISA 2025 represents a bold step in advancing economic, cultural, and strategic ties between Nigeria and Canada. Originally conceived as a platform to deepen Nigeria-Canada bilateral trade and investment relations, the overwhelming interest shown by other African countries and the Caribbean community in Canada has inspired us to broaden the scope. We are excited to announce that this vision will now expand to include these vital stakeholders as we shape a more inclusive, intercontinental dialogue on trade and investment.
With the theme “Bridging Continents: Fostering Inclusive Trade and Investment Partnerships,” this Summit brings together key government institutions, development partners, private sector leaders, diaspora investors, and innovators to chart new paths for sustainable collaboration.
Over the next three days, we invite you to engage in impactful conversations, explore the exhibits, and contribute to the shared goal of inclusive prosperity. This Summit also celebrates diversity and champions youth and women as drivers of innovation, growth, and transformative leadership.
Looking Forward
As we look to the future, NICATISA is poised to evolve into a dynamic platform that not only strengthens Nigeria-Canada relations but also embraces the broader Africa-Caribbean community. We envision NICATISA becoming a cornerstone for fostering inclusive economic growth, cultural exchange, and sustainable development across these regions. Your participation today lays the foundation for a more connected and prosperous tomorrow. We shall leverage the collective over a century of knowledge, experience, and stake in the business environments of Africa, Europe, North America, and the Caribbean to deliver solutions to the major challenges limiting trade, investment, and business exchanges across our space.
This event, once a mere vision, borne out of the very useful engagements during the first-of-its-kind inter-parliamentary exchange mission by the House Committee to their counterparts in Ottawa in October 2024, has become a reality thanks to the unwavering support and dedication of countless individuals and organizations. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have contributed – be it through planning, sponsorship, partnership, or participation. Your collective efforts have been instrumental in bringing NICATISA 2025 to life.
Thank you for joining us at NICATISA 2025. Your presence affirms our shared commitment to building bridges across continents for mutual growth and opportunity.
Warm regards,
Olufemi Boyede, CITP
Founder, Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Inc.
Convener, NICATISA
As the Mayor of Brampton, a city at the heart of Canada’s diaspora economy, Patrick Brown has been a vocal supporter of trade partnerships, cultural inclusion, and immigrant-led enterprise. From business incubation to cross-border city collaborations, his presence at NICATISA reinforces our shared goal: building bridges between African innovation and Canadian opportunity. NICATISA 2025 is proud to have the City of Brampton as a strategic host partner.
Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, is currently the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. A seasoned Diplomat, he has served Nigeria in different capacities in Nigerian Missions abroad including, London, UK 🇬🇧 , New York, USA 🇺🇸
H.E. Amb. A.K. Zanna is Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to Canada. He has played a supportive role and helped to lay the foundation for NICAPAF's signature event, NICATISA 2025.
Olukemi Olomola-Sijuwade (KOS), mni, M.CIoD, is a dual-licensed legal and real estate professional in Canada and Nigeria. With over two decades of cross-border expertise, she integrates legal finesse with business acumen to deliver innovative real estate solutions. KOS holds a law degree from the UK, an MBA from Lagos Business School, and a professional certificate from IESE Business School, Spain. She currently serves as Chair of the Foreign Affairs & International Relations Committee of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), where she champions cross-border collaboration and sustainable development.
Ibraheem Haruna is the Founder and CEO of Envision Learning Solutions & Envision Consultancy Services Inc. (Canada), Envision Management Solutions Nigeria Ltd, and Co-Partner at Stratepro Technologies and Techify Nigeria Ltd. He is also the Co-Founder of Talking Trade Global Inc., the Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Inc., and Co-Organizer of the Nigeria-Canada Trade and Investment Summit and Award (NICATISA)
MD & CEO of Tendamay Consulting Inc. — With over 20 years in business consulting, Emmanuel leads systems-integration and program management projects—from SAP and AI transformations to comprehensive support for startups and scaleups, including loan/grant applications, business advisory, registration, business immigration admin, and more
Kemi Amusan, fondly known as Lady Kay, is a passionate community leader, international education strategist, and global connector dedicated to empowering people and transforming lives. As President of Global Women Ambassadors Canada, her foremost passion is creating programs that uplift women, support immigrant families, and provide newcomers with the tools to thrive. Through this platform, she also leads her signature initiative, “Migrate Right,” where she advocates for safe, informed, and sustainable migration, helping individuals and families pursue global opportunities without risking their future.
An International Development Consultant, ex-bank executive, and a former Economic Adviser at the Office for National Statistics, United Kingdom. He possesses boardroom experience that cut across diverse sectors, ranging from financial services to education, agriculture, housing, medical services, and technology. Kayode possesses professional banking experience in Nigeria, West Africa and the United Kingdom.
Adebola Olomo is the Chief Commercial Officer at Zentrova, where she steers AI‑powered customer‑experience solutions for global brands. She is also the founder of Deefrent Media Agency, a boutique consultancy that turns data, CRM and generative AI into growth engines across Europe and Africa.
Kemi Amusan, fondly known as Lady Kay, is a passionate community leader, international education strategist, and global connector dedicated to empowering people and transforming lives. As President of Global Women Ambassadors Canada, her foremost passion is creating programs that uplift women, support immigrant families, and provide newcomers with the tools to thrive. Through this platform, she also leads her signature initiative, “Migrate Right,” where she advocates for safe, informed, and sustainable migration, helping individuals and families pursue global opportunities without risking their future.
MD & CEO of Tendamay Consulting Inc. — With over 20 years in business consulting, Emmanuel leads systems-integration and program management projects—from SAP and AI transformations to comprehensive support for startups and scaleups, including loan/grant applications, business advisory, registration, business immigration admin, and more.
The Nigeria–Canada Parliamentary Friendship Initiative is a collaborative platform to foster stronger legislative and economic ties between Nigeria and Canada. Through strategic partnerships, exchange programs, and summits, the initiative promotes mutual growth, sociocultural understanding, policy, and economic development for the benefit of both nations.
We have an epic summit—NICATISA 2025—planned for August 24th–28th in Toronto, Canada. NACATISA 2025 is a transformational initiative that institutionalises Nigeria-Canada trade relations, aligning government priorities with business objectives. This summit will open new frontiers for economic cooperation, investment, and sustainable growth by facilitating high-level engagements and actionable trade agreements.
With active participation from government and private sector leaders, the stage is set for a new chapter of prosperity between Nigeria and Canada.
Welcome to NACATISA 2025—where opportunities translate into action.
The Nigeria-Canada Economic and Investment Summit & Awards is an opportunity to deepen Nigeria’s economic relationship with Canada. This landmark event will bring together government officials, business leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss and explore sustainable economic growth and development strategies.
Theme: NICATISA 2025 – Nigeria and Canada: Leveraging Inter-Parliamentary Collaboration for Bilateral Political, Social, and Economic Developments.
Date: August 24-28, 2025
Event Highlights include:
Click on the tabs below for each day’s program schedule.
DAY 1: Sunday, August 24, 2025
09:00 AM – 06:00 PM: Arrival & Hotel Check-in
DAY 2: Monday, August 25, 2025
08:00 – 09:00 Registration & Coffee
09:00-10:00
National Anthems of Canada & Nigeria
• Land Acknowledgement
• Welcome Address: Nigeria’s High Commissioner
• Opening Remarks: Mr. Olufemi Boyede
• Keynote Welcome: Mayor of Brampton
• Hon. Abiodun Francis Omoleye “Strengthening Bilateral Ties”
• Keynote: H.E. Amb. Nura Abba Rimi, Perm. Sec. Federal Ministry of
Industry, Trade & Investment
• Olufemi Boyede: From NICATISA to AFROTISA
10:00 – 10:30 Goodwill Messages
10:30 – 11:15 Keynote: “Why Canada, Why Now?” – H.E. Amb. Akinremi Alade Bolaji (MFA
Nigeria)
11:15 – 11:30 Morning Tea Break
11:30 – 12:30 City Spotlights – Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville
12:30 – 13:30 Workshop Block 1:
• Real Estate as the Gateway: Unlocking Diaspora Investment & Bilateral Trade between Nigeria and Canada -Olukemi Sijuwade
13:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 – 14:30 Fireside Chat – Smart Money Meets Smart Factories (Kayode Adaramodu &
Ope Olomo)
14:30 – 15:00 Afternoon Tea
15:00 – 16:00 TBC
DAY 3: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
DAY 4: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
DAY 5: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – All Day
⇐⇐ Scan the QR code on the left with your device to download a PDF copy of the Summit’s programme of events.
We are looking forward to seeing you.
Date: Aug 24th – 28th
Venue: Homewood Suites & Hampton by Hilton, Toronto Airport Corporate Centre, 5515 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario M9C 5K5.
If you have missed this year’s summit, mark your diaries for next year’s Summit. Tentative dates are August 24th to August 26th 2026. Make it a date with us!
A big thank you to all our generous partners and sponsors.
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Homewood Suites & Hampton by Hilton Toronto Airport Corporate Centre.
5515 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M9C 5K5
