Open for Business: The NGO Marketplace, Roundtable and Exhibition

THE NGO MARKETPLACE, ROUNDTABLE AND EXHIBITION

The first-ever in Nigeria, Open for Business: The NGO Marketplace, Roundtable and Exhibition was organized by Development Alternatives and Resource Center (DARC) with funding support from the Ford Foundation. The exhibition showcased the viable works of NGOs in Nigeria. The program took place on the 11 & 12 of September, 2008 at the Grand Ball Room, Eko Hotel and Suite, Victoria Island, Lagos. The cardinal objectives of the event are to showcase the categories of the NGOs that are operating in Nigeria and the impact they have made in various aspects of life in the society, and to encourage more local support for their work.

Participants/Guests at the registration desk

Opening of the event with National Anthem

Ms. Ngozi Ezi-Ashi, Exec. Director of DARC giving a Welcome Address

Dr. Adhiambo Odaga, Representative of Ford Foundation office of West Africa, making a speech

Participants at the event

Dr. Jacob Gayle, Deputy Vice President of Ford Foundation, making a speech

The panelist at the plenary session

Participants and guests at the event

Prof. Akin Mabogunje, giving a Keynote Address

Senator Mohammed Daggash, Minister of Special Duties declaring the exhibition open

From Left: Dr. Odaga Rep., Ford Foundation; Senator Daggash (Minister of Special Duties) and Mrs. Sandra Obiago (Exec. Dir.,CFC)

Exhibition Hall

Exhibition Tour

Exhibition Tour

DARC staff

Ms. Ngozi Ezi-Ashi, Exec. Director, DARC (right) and Ms. Ihuoma Chuks- Ugwuegbu, Head of Programs