Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, made significant strides in attracting investments to his state at the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) Deal Room/MoU Signing Ceremony and Forbes Best of Africa Award held at the Forbes Center in New York.
During the ceremony, Governor Zulum accepted to collaborate with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) to develop digital infrastructure and boost sustainable digital economies in Africa. IDCA Chairman and CEO Mehdi Paryavi emphasized Africa’s vast potential, citing projections of $4 trillion in GDP by 2028. “Africa needs substantial investments to reach its destiny,” he stated.
Other MoUs facilitated by FIN included agreements between Borno State Government and: GTIF Capital to collaborate on investments and development projects in esports, technology, healthcare, media, and branding.
African Tourism Union to promote tourism, trade, and investment in Borno State through joint initiatives. Altitude Water to deploy Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) in Borno State. The Philanthropist to raise funds for Youth Education in Borno State.
FIN also signed MoUs with Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry – USA and Japan Chapter and 99 Infosystems to promote trade, investment, and economic development between Africa and Asia, and to promote AI technology solutions in African countries.
Governor Zulum received the Forbes Best of Africa Leadership Award, recognizing his commitment to rebuilding Borno State after the Boko Haram insurgency.
In his acceptance speech, delivered by Dr. Mairo Mandara, Chief Adviser to the Governor, he highlighted key achievements:
Education: Establishing schools for girls, advocating for women’s education, and enrolling over 800,000 children in schools.
Infrastructure: Building houses in Local Government Headquarters and closing all formal IDP camps in Maiduguri township.
Economic Development: Exploring collaborations in solar power assembly, food security, and digital economy.
The event was attended by notable figures, including Hon. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed CON, Former Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning, Nigeria, Dr. Adal M.Hussain Executive Producer of World Liberty TV, The world’s fastest growing Online TV, with an Multi-Cultural understanding.
Preceding the Deal Room/MoU Signing Ceremony, FIN hosted its 4th International Trade and Investment Forum on September 25, 2024, in collaboration with the African Business Round Table. The event, themed “Power for Africa,” featured esteemed speakers:
Dr. Mairo Mandara, Chief Adviser to Governor Zulum, Dr. Olayinka Fayomi, Chairperson, FIN, Mehdi Paryavi, Chairman and CEO, IDCA. Curtis Smith, President, African Tourism Union, Jeff Szur, CEO, Altitude Water, Mimi Ishio, Co-founder, Japan Global Leaders, Dr. Monica Grant, CEO, 99 Infosystems,
The Governor invited investors to explore opportunities in Borno State, emphasizing its potential for growth and development.
The event demonstrated FIN’s commitment to facilitating partnerships and investments in Africa. With these agreements, the continent is poised for significant economic growth and development. Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman of Forbes, presented each of the four Honorees a nice plaque alongside a nice certificate to honor them as the best of Forbes Africa Awardee’s.
About Forbes Africa: Forbes Africa is the drama critic to business in Africa. The magazine helps readers connect the dots, form patterns and see beyond the obvious, giving them a completely different perspective. In doing this, it delivers sharp, in-depth and engaging stories by looking at global and domestic issues from an African prism.
About Foreign Investment Network (FIN) : FIN is a UK-based global investment consulting and publishing firm dedicated to bridging the gap between investors and emerging economies. With over two decades of experience, FIN facilitates Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and business growth through its expertise, events, and publications. Founded by Dr, Mrs. Olayinka Fayomi.
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We had a great pleasure visiting some of the most iconic temples located in Bangkok Thailand, we had the pleasure of visiting, the following Temples below:
Grand Palace & Buildings in Bangkok Thailand: The Supreme Grand Palace’) is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925.
In the present time, The Royal Family resides at Chitralada Palace while The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes. Located at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, the Grand Palace was a former residence for King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom.
Rather than being a single structure, the Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic development, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history.
Wat Pho in Bangkok – The Temple of the Reclining Buddha: It is on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace. … Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, its official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon.
Wat Pho is our absolute favorite among Bangkok’s biggest sights. In fact, the compound incorporates a host of superlatives: the city’s largest reclining Buddha, the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and the country’s earliest center for public education.
Wat Pho is one of the top six temples in Thailand and is famous for the huge statue of the Reclining Buddha.
By huge, we mean so big it looks like the temple was built around it because there’s really no way it could have been squeezed through the door.
Wat Pho (more fully Wat Phracheatupon Vimonmungkraram) is the “Temple of the Reclining Buddha”. It is the one of the pagodas in Thailand.
It is the largest temple in Bangkok, and home of Thailand’s largest Buddha. It is the temple where the art of Thai massage was developed.
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) Temple Bangkok: This temple is known for the Golden Mount or Phu Khao Thong, a high hill that offers stunning views at its summit over Rattanakosin Island.
The story of the Golden Mount begins during the late 1700s and early 1800s when King Rama III decided to build a massive stupa. Unfortunately, the king’s ambitious project collapsed shortly after its construction due to the soft soil being unable to support the weight of the structure.
Visitors are required to dress appropriately. Sandals and scarves cover the shoulders are allowed. These following clothes are strictly not allowed as outer garments for both ladies and gentlemen: Short shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, torn jeans, see through, vests, tight fitting trousers or leggings.
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We are Tiger Park. a private company where different with another place, the most exciting.
attractive. We have experience width the TIGERS for 20 years. We have 4 branches and over 300 tigers are under our care.
Our goal is to ensure that all of tigers will live in the natural environments that make them feel safe. happy comfortable throughout their lives.
We hope in one day the Jungle in Thailand will be good enough for Tigers and safe for people, no hunters, TIGERS can go back in the wild. But NOW we have to help to SAVE TIGERS, SAVE NATURAL.
Is it safe to visit Tiger Park Pattaya? Yes, it is safe to visit Tiger Park Pattaya, as the tigers are well-trained and supervised by experienced trainers. Visitors are also instructed on how to interact with the tigers safely.
Tigers like most animals are afraid of fire. Big cat ‘tamers’ have used fire for generations to keep tigers at bay. They are also afraid of unfamiliar sounds and noises.
If the tiger begins to physically attack, it is unlikely to stop. Continue making as much noise as possible, and use whatever you have to shield yourself and strike back in self-defense.
Avoid playing dead; if the tiger is attacking out of an interest in eating you, it will simply proceed unencumbered.
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We had the pleasure of attending and covering Safari World Marine Park, and Thappraya Safari parks of Bangkok Thailand.
Both of the Safari parks were great, thousands of people in attendance from all parts of the world.
Safari World Marine Park Bangkok Thailand: Safari World is a tourist attraction in Bangkok, Thailand that consists of two parks named Marine Park and Safari Park, operated by Safari World Public Limited.
The park was opened in 1988 with a total area of 480 acres for its open zoo and 180 acres for its bird park.
Length of the Visit: It takes around 5-6 hours to explore Safari World Bangkok, during which visitors can see all the attractions and activities that the place offers.
One can enjoy all the live shows and other activities such as river safari and feeding shows along with your loved ones.
Marine Park is a world-class destination in Thailand that offers an exciting and immersive experience for visitors of all ages.
Chang Thai Thappraya Safari in Chon Buri, Thailand: Full Day Private Tour in Thailand · Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Half Day Afternoon Program · Pattaya 28km ATV or Buggy Adventure for Novice Riders.
Many guests can book elephant rides, around the park, also you can buy bananas and feed the elephants, which we did, when we attended.
There are Ligers, cross bred between a Lion and a Tiger, you can go in the cage and take a pic with them and pet them from the back.
We also tried our hand at Archery, you had 10 shots, I got close to the bull’s eye on a couple of occasions.
There is also a gun shooting range, and that was kind of expensive, if you like that kind of thing then you might want to try your hand at it.
Also a Bungee jump, not for the faint of heart, the Jump throws you up in the air.
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Me and my team went to Bangkok Thailand, in July 2024, as we celebrated 4th July in Bangkok. I must say it was a 7-day trip. Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung The Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand.
The people from Thailand who we met spoke English, to get by, we were able to communicate, and put deals together with us.
The Food was great, there were many varieties, of cuisines from all over the world, I was very impressed there were Halal, Restaurants, where one can eat the meats you like to eat. The desserts were out of this world, all the cakes you enjoy, Ice cream and so much more. I would highly recommend that you drink bottled water, not the Thai water.
I believe Bangkok and whole of Thailand has close to 14 Thousand 7/11 Stores one on each corner, I asked Mr. Chan, why so many stores, he told me that the Thai, people like to go and shop there, and that’s why they are so popular.
I am going to mention some of the Iconic locations we attended in Bangkok and outside of Bangkok, so you have a better idea of the locations we attended and you have a very detailed video which you can watch and see our ventures.
Grand Palace & Buildings in Bangkok Thailand: The Supreme Grand Palace’) is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925.
Wat Pho in Bangkok – The Temple of the Reclining Buddha: It is on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace. … Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, its official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon.
Wat Pho is our absolute favorite among Bangkok’s biggest sights. In fact, the compound incorporates a host of superlatives: the city’s largest reclining Buddha, the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and the country’s earliest center for public education.
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) Temple Bangkok: This temple is known for the Golden Mount or Phu Khao Thong, a high hill that offers stunning views at its summit over Rattanakosin Island.
The story of the Golden Mount begins during the late 1700s and early 1800s when King Rama III decided to build a massive stupa.
Siam Paragon Mall, Bangkok Thailand: Siam Paragon is one of the most popular shopping malls in Bangkok which houses a host of international high-end fashion brands, Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, a 16-screen Cineplex, and a comprehensive selection of world cuisine.
Siam Paragon Bangkok is Huge, consisting of 10 Floors including the Underground floor. It also has a big Parking area that can accommodate up to 4,000 Cars.
MBK Shopping Center Bangkok: MBK Mall in Bangkok, Is one of the most famous places for shopping for Thai People and International Tourists. With around 2,000 Shops, restaurants and Outlets, the mall receives 100,000 Visitors Daily.
ICONSIAM Mall Bangkok (Must See): Vast, stylish mall with hundreds of high-end shops & restaurants, plus an indoor floating market.
Icon Siam Mall is called the “Mother of All Malls”, with 500 shops and 100 restaurants from more than 30 different countries.
Jim Thompson House Museum, Bangkok Thailand: It is the Thai house of James H. W. Thompson, the American soldier who initiated Thai silk industry in Thailand. He was granted the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant from the royal which is the only exalted order granted to foreigners who made Thailand benefit.
Safari World Marine Park Bangkok Thailand: Safari World is a tourist attraction in Bangkok, Thailand that consists of two parks named Marine Park and Safari Park, operated by Safari World Public Limited.
The park was opened in 1988 with a total area of 480 acres for its open zoo and 180 acres for its bird park.
Chang Thai Thappraya Safari in Chon Buri, Thailand: Full Day Private Tour in Thailand · Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Half Day Afternoon Program · Pattaya 28km ATV or Buggy Adventure for Novice Riders.
Tiger Park Pattaya Thailand: Tiger Park has had a license from the “National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department” since 2016. We have also built a strong relationship with “CITES” (Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
who visit us often to ensure that all of our tigers are living in clean conditions, enclosures without physical restrictions, getting appropriate veterinary care, and are living a lift without sedatives.
This was truly once in a lifetime experience of a trip, you can watch more videos about Bangkok, Thailand in our World Liberty TV, Travel & Tourism Channels, Blogs and World Liberty TV Travel and Tourism Photo-Gallery Archives by clicking here.
The 6’8” former Windies fast bowler will participate in a Cricket Ceremony and Watch Party in midtown Manhattan on Monday, June 17, at the Caribbean-owned and -operated S’Aimer NYC restaurant during an event supported by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.
Garner was a formidable presence for batsmen in the 1970s and 1980s, renowned for his blistering pace, towering bounce and devastating yorkers that often sent stumps flying.
Among bowlers with 200 or more Test wickets, Garner had an impressive average of 20.97. He played his final Test in 1987 alongside his successor, Courtney Walsh, and was the last of the ‘Awesome Foursome’ – Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner and Colin Croft – to retire.
Joel Garner (born 16 December 1952) is a former West Indian cricketer, and a member of the highly regarded late 1970s and early 1980s West Indies cricket teams.
Garner is the highest ranked One Day International bowler according to the ICC best-ever bowling ratings, and is 37th in Tests.
Garner was a member of the West Indies teams that won their second world title in the 1979 Cricket World Cup as well as finishing as runners-up at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
In conjunction with fellow fast bowlers Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Colin Croft, and later Malcolm Marshall, Curtly Ambrose, and Courtney Walsh, the West Indies reached unprecedented heights in the Test and one-day cricket arenas, not losing a Test series in 15 years.
We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing at Caribbean Tourist Organization, CTO, event Cricket watch party and were Mr. Garner was honored at the S’Aimer NYC restaurant in the heart of Times Square.
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Celebrating its 35th anniversary under the theme “Connecting the Globe, Celebrating Diversity”, Caribbean Week 2024 will showcase a dynamic lineup of events and business meetings.
These sessions will involve the CTO Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Ministerial Council. Discussions will focus on the critical issues shaping the evolution and growth of Caribbean tourism, providing an opportunity for robust and strategic dialogue.
The week kicked off with a church service and a Business and Tourism Marketing Symposium. Returning this year are the Caribbean Media Awards and the much-anticipated Media Marketplace.
In keeping with its commitment to fostering innovation, CTO hosted a special session dedicated to artificial intelligence, underscoring the organization’s forward-thinking approach. Additionally, the impactful work of the CTO Scholarship Foundation and the recently launched Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship will be in the spotlight along with the highly anticipated Women’s Leadership Breakfast Awards.
We also participated in Media market watch event, where media meets many destination, heads Ministers of tourism, PR Companies and many more stake holders, to showcase their destinations in the Caribbean.
We at World Liberty TV, have been covering Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), for over 21 years, I remember Mr. Jean Holder, who founded the CTO, organization and met on four different occasions, as he was the 1st Secretary general / CEO of the Organization, a wonderful man who would sit down with you and speak with you in detail about the progress of Tourism in the Caribbean, I would go as far to say, he was the Godfather of the Tourism industry in the Caribbean and a great visionary, Mr. Holder passed away in Feb 2022, may he rest in peace, I was very touched to attend Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship, luncheon in his honor, this year, he will never be forgotten by me and millions more in the Caribbean diaspora.
Bevan Springer, President and CEO of Marketplace Excellence, Luncheon donated $2500.00 dollars to the Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship fund. alongside with his team were the organizers of Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), week. I also want to say I have known Bevan over 20 years, he is a very honorable man, who strives to the very highest level, and I believe he and his team are the right choice to help put the Caribbean Tourist organization back to his glory days. He and his staff are professional and headed in the right way, I also want to give a shout out to Heather Gibbs, who is always helping and getting information to us.
About the Caribbean Tourism Organization: The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), headquartered in Barbados, is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency, comprising membership of the region’s finest countries and territories, including Dutch-, English- and French-speaking, as well as a range of private sector allied members.
The CTO’s vision is to position the Caribbean as the most desirable, year-round, warm-weather destination, and its purpose is Leading Sustainable Tourism – One Sea, One Voice, One Caribbean.
Among the benefits to its members, the organization provides specialized support and technical assistance in sustainable tourism development, marketing, communications, advocacy, human resource development, event planning and execution, and research and information technology.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation is the headline sponsor of Caribbean Week in New York. Gold sponsors include the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Experience Turks and Caicos, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.
Sandals Resorts International is a silver sponsor, and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is a bronze sponsor. Additional supporters include Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Caribbean Media Exchange, Diamonds International, and Marketplace Excellence.
Also a quick shout out to the 1st Woman to hold the title as the Secretary General/ CEO, MS. Dona Regis-Prosper, congrats to her. Minister Bryan lauded Regis-Prosper for her “wealth of experience, a passion for tourism and a commitment to the Caribbean that aligns perfectly with our organization’s vision”.
Dona Regis-Prosper has held prominent leadership roles in the public and private sectors within the Caribbean region. “Her qualified understanding of the challenges and opportunities we face positions her as an ideal leader to guide the organization into a prosperous future,” said Minister Bryan.
As Secretary-General, Regis-Prosper will be charged with providing strategic direction and leadership to the CTO staff, collaborating with more than two dozen member countries and territories, and working closely with partners and stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission.
This was one of the best CTO, events I attended, many great speakers, Ministers in attendance and of course meeting the Cricket Legend Joel Garner and interviewing him. You can see his exclusive interview in our World Liberty TV, Sports Channels by Clicking here.
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