Palmadex Group’s Operations Manager, Dr. Patrick Omoyeni, blazing the trail at NEPAD Business Group Forum
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Palmadex Global Integrated Services Ltd (Palmadex Group) blazes the trail at the high level business forum on Mobilizing The Private Sector For Africa’s Economic Growth And Development, organized by the NEPAD Business Group, held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island on October 30, 2025. The Company’s Operations Manager who was nominated by the Distinguished Director General of the Association of Nigerian Exporters, the apex export organization, to represent the DG, Prince Joseph Idiong at the High Level Business Forum.
The NEPAD Business Group is a coalition of business communities and associations aimed at mainstreaming African businesses in the New Partnership for Africa’s Development agenda and promoting strong private sector involvement in the execution of the NEPAD action plan.
NEPAD traces its origin to a call by the then UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, during the Millennium summit for a more robust approach to achieving ‘the twin goals of freedom from want and freedom from fear’
Among the thematic plenary and panel sessions at the forum are How To Achieve Globally Competitive And Sustainable Production Of Goods And Services In Nigeria, Strengthening Africa’s Private Sector To Become Globally Competitive, Providing Enabling Environment To Enhance Competitiveness, Access To Suitable Finance For NMSMLEs With A Focus On Securing Long Term Low Interest Funds, How To De-Emphasize Asset Based Lending, De-Risking Investments, Ensuring Success Of NCGC, Promoting Credit Rating And Healthy Credit Culture And Export Financing, Public-Private Partnership: Panacea For Addressing Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit among others. Accompanied by his amiable wife, Mrs Augustina Omoyeni and Palmadex Group’s Research and Business Development Manager, Ms Nnenne Azubuike, Dr. Patrick Omoyeni, on behalf of the DG, ANE, spoke on turning trade agreements into business opportunities with focus on ANE’s trade enhancement for its members and the national impact on the gross GDP of the nation as well as Policy Frameworks, Cross-Border Business, Intra-African Trade.
The Ecowas Secretariat, Prof. Ken Ife, Boason Omofaye and other reknown moderators were on hand to comb out relevant insights on the topics. Speaking at the forum, Dr. Patrick Omoyeni, a recipient of the Africa’s Kwame Nkrumah Transformational Leadership Award who has also won for the company the export organization of the year award at the Nigeria Export Summit, listed some of the benefits of a properly structured trade agreements to businesses to include, Market Access: reduction or elimination of tariffs, quotas, and other trade barriers, making it easier for businesses to access new markets and customers, Increased Exports Volume: business can enjoy clientele base increase and expansion from reduced or removed trade barriers and tariffs, Competitive Advantage: According to him, trade agreements can help businesses become more competitive in the global market by reducing costs and increasing efficiency, Predictability and Stability: Trade agreements can provide businesses with a predictable and stable trading environment, reducing uncertainty and risk, Investment Opportunities: Trade agreements can create new investment opportunities for businesses, allowing them to invest in foreign markets and take advantage of new opportunities, Improved Regulatory Environment: improved regulatory environments, making it easier for businesses to comply with regulations and standards, Reduced Costs: Trade agreements can reduce costs associated with tariffs, quotas, and other trade barriers, making it cheaper for businesses to import and export goods, Increased Economic Growth: Creating new opportunities for businesses and contributing to job creation, Diversification of Exports: Trade agreements can help businesses diversify their exports, reducing dependence on a single market or product, Access to New Technologies: Trade agreements can provide businesses with access to new technologies, skills, and knowledge, helping them to innovate and improve their products and services, Increased productivity: more output with the same or fewer inputs, leading to higher efficiency and economic growth.
Some of the notable dignatories and speakers at the forum include, Bashorun J.K Randle, Dr. Mrs Nike Akande, Dr. Abdulrashid Yerima, Mrs Kofo Akinkugbe, Mr Ade Ogundeyin, Dr. Ngozi Oyewole, Prof. Okonedo, Dr. Peter Bankole, Engr. (Dr.) Jani Ibrahim, Dr. Nneka Okerearu, Amb. Dr. Mrs Comfort Olu Eyitayo, Alh. Mustapha Ado Muhammad, Mrs Chinwe Ezenwa, Dr. Bala Yesufu, Dr. Dere Awosika, Dr. Waheed Olagunju, Dr. Elizabeth Lola Alonge, HRH Erelu Dr. Abiola Dosumu amongst others. His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was ably represented by the Commissioner of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Bada Ambrose.
Palmadex Global Integrated Services Ltd (Palmadex Group) is a multinational organization that focuses on trading and export of premium food and agro products from Nigeria with Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria and registered offices/operational base in Chicago USA, Dubai UAE, Hanoi Vietnam and 7 other cities across the world.
Palmadex Group is registered with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) with certification by global standardisation bodies such as the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) SGS among others, the company is deeply committed to ethical sourcing and processing, focusing on environmental protection and sustainability as well as development of local farmers and producers across Africa. Being the first Nigerian agro exporter to become a distinguished member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the world business organization and member of the Association of Nigerian Exporters, the Apex export organization in Nigeria, the company specializes in sourcing, packaging and export of African food products such as specialty products, drinks, snacks and candies, seasonings, dried vegetables, spices and others. Palmadex is an industry leader in exports of high quality agro products such as Herbs and Flowers (Hibiscus Flowers, Stone Flowers, Neem Leaves, Bitter Leaves), Nuts (Shea Nuts, Raw Cashew Nuts and Kernels, Kola Nuts, Bitter Kola), Oil seeds (Sesame Seeds, Melon Seeds, Peanuts, Soya Beans), Grains (Sorghum, Millets), Pulses (Honey beans, Brown Beans, Black eyed peas, Pigeon Peas), Oils and butter (Palm Oil, Shea Butter), Spices (Bay Leaves, Dry Split Ginger, Turmeric, Red Chili) among others.
With over 10 years of value creation in the export value chain contributing significantly to Nigeria GDP and global economy, Palmadex has positioned itself as a company of choice valued for its ethical standard and commitment to promoting the sales and distribution of quality and authentic products and services, ensuring product traceability, environmental protection and sustainability.
The company on service excellence journey aims at deepening its experience as a world class organization meeting and exceeding the expectation of their business partners across the globe.
