Ethiopian Community Finally Launched Own Church in Budapest

Religion                                      By ANH                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                      

The Ethiopian Community in Hungary has officially set up its own church in order to worship God in their Amharic language

Zimbabweans Plan for A Post Mugabe in Hungary

By ANH

One day workshop was held in June at the AHU’s Budapest office where Zimbabwean delegate lobbied powerfully on the anti-Mugabe government which appears to have held the Southern African country to ransom since assuming dictatorial power on April 18 1980 – more than three decades ago.

Contact Embassy & Foreign Ministry Before Business Deal, Hungarians Urged

By our Managing Editor

Business Human Interest

In order to avoid 100% being duped, the Hungarian business community have been strongly advised to always contact the Hungarian Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Embassy of Nigeria in Hungary respectively before embarking on business in Nigeria with any individual or organisation.

Archive: News In Brief

Sudan: Southern Sudanese have voted whether or not to remain one. 60% of votes counted points to the direction of having a new African country. Sudan is the biggest African country

Nigeria: Incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan, wins his party (PDP) primary ahead of elections in April

Tunisia: Govt promises freedom of press and internet as the country engulfed in different protests due to rising in unemployment

Ivory Coast: Atta John Mills of Ghana says his country would not take sides in Ivory Coast political stalemate.

Hungary: Ceremony held to inaugurate Hungary EU's presidency
 
Ivory Coast Crisis Updated: UN to request extra 2000 "peacekeepers" for Ivory Coast as situation escalates...
 
France, Germany & other so-called western nations have advised their nationals to leave Ivory Coast as drum of war sounds. United Nations extends mandate, demands Gbagbo stand down. ECOWAS, AU, EU, UN, US & others back Ouattara as the winner of Ivory Coast presidential election

Nigerian MRP expiration deadline now April 30, 2011 instead of December 31, 2010

Visa solution: The visa problem confronting west-African applicants due to the sudden closure of Hungarian embassy in Abuja may soon be solved. ANH sources said that plans are in place to alleviate the sufferings of the applicants from that region regarding visa process.

FG increases bar on tokunbo vehicles, approves textile import

Euro crisis: The zone faces crisis of investors confidence & invariably casting worldwide shadow

Ivory Coast winner named; army seals borders: The head of Ivory Coast's election commission on Thursday declared challenger Alassane Ouattara provisional winner of a presidential run-off, but the top legal body rejected it and the army sealed all borders. The Constitutional Council, the body that must ratify the result, said the commission's announcement was illegal. Later, Ivory Coast's military sealed air, land and sea borders, without giving any reasons for the move. The media regulator said it had suspended the signal for French broadcaster, Canal Plus Horizon. Satellite channel France24 and Radio France International FM were also off air. After repeated delays due to wrangling within his organization over the results, election commission chairman Youssouf Bakayoko announced that Ouattara had won the November 28 vote with 54.1 percent of the vote. "The electoral commission has, in accordance with the law, handed over to the Constitutional Council the results it has received and validated, accompanied by the result sheets," Bakayoko said at a hastily-organized news conference. President Laurent Gbagbo's party, which is seeking the cancellation of results from four northern regions that are Ouattara strongholds, rejected the result. Soon after the election commission statement, Paul Yao N'dre, a staunch ally of Gbagbo's who heads the Constitutional Council, which must confirm the results, said the poll body had missed a Wednesday deadline to issue provisional results...African Examiner

FG increases bar on tokunbo vehicles, approves textile import: LAGOS - THE Federal Government has reviewed the bar on used vehicles otherwise known as Tokunbo by increasing the age limit from 10 years to 15 years. Similarly, textile materials fabric, embroidered garments and other printed materials that were banned before now have also been removed from the prohibition list A circular from the office of the Minister of Finance stated that President Goodluck Jonathan approved the removal of furniture from the prohibition list but with a 20 per cent import duty and 20 per cent levy. The circular with reference number BD.12237/S.403/VOL.1/206 and dated November 19, 2010 has also been sent to the relevant agencies which include the Nigeria Customs Service and the three destination inspection services providers- Cotecna, SGS and Globalscan. The circular entitled: “Revision of schedule three-import prohibition list (trade) of the 2008-2012 Common External Tariff (CET)” and signed by the Minister of Finance, Mr Olusegun Aganga, is to take effect this month. Part of the Circular reads: "This is to confirm that Mr President has granted approval for the under listed products to be removed from the import prohibition list.”Furthermore, Mr President has approved an import duty rate of 10% plus 10% levy on health and energy drinks which has been excluded from the import prohibition and extension of the age of used motor vehicles to be imported into the country from the 10 years to 15 years from the year of manufacture" …Vanguard

X-Faxtor: Shodehinde Dorka is out of the RTL CLUB singing competition. Her elimination technically places her in the 7^th position

Iran executes 2 Africans: African diplomats have demanded an explanation from the Iranian Government after a Nigerian and a Ghanaian were executed in the northeast of the country without their embassies being notified, reports the Nation. Paul Chindo, from Nigeria, was hanged last month at Vakilabad prison in Mashhad. Akwasi Akuaba, from Ghana, was executed in August.

 Ireland debt crisis: Dublin has not asked for help but bail out plan is taking place, reports CNN

Promoting tolerance: Two foundations namely Far From Home and Barefoot jointly organised a series of events to mark the International Day for Tolerance on November 16 at Szént Isztván tér 15. The event features art exhibition; film show & photo display. Musical show was performed by the trio of Said Tichiti, Ilan Shapír and Zoltán Pintér while Afrobreakz treated audience with African drum beat. Guests had the opportunity to taste yam as Oliver (I-Ration from Tilos Radio) rendered the air with the latest songs in town.

FIFA scandal: FIFA has banned and fined two executive members who were found guilty of selling their votes for cash. Amos Adamu was banned for three years with a fine of 10,000 dollars while Reynald Femarii was banned for one year with a fine of 5,000 dollars. Responding to the sanction, Adamu said he was disappointed by the verdict and that he would soon appeal. The case, according to Jerome Valcke, FIFA Secretary General, has been a great damage to FIFA. Sunday Times of London had allegedly accused the two men of willing to sell their votes for cash. Votes to decide which countries host 2018 c 2022

Lawyer fired, case postponed

Budapest court has again postponed the case involving two Africans allegedly accused of possessing illicit drugs. The case is now fix for November 19th @ 12:00. African News Hungary gathered that one of the accused had fired her lawyer therefore no one to represent her in court.  

I/Coast: Run off vote in Nov 28

President Laurent Gbabgo is to face ex-prime minister Alassane Ouattara later this month in a run-off vote for the country's leader, reported CNN. The former won 38.3 while the latter won 32.08 according to final results announced Thursday by the Independent Election Commission. More than 50 percent of the vote is needed to win the election. The results must be validated by the Constitutional Council before they can be proclaimed as official. A runoff date had been scheduled for November 28. Ivorians voted Sunday after several delays. Elections were expected in 2005, but they have been postponed five times.

Gov't to cut allowance for high-income families

The government is planning to cut the family allowance for families with an outstandingly high income next year, Miklos Soltesz, state secretary for social and family affairs, has told HIRTV. The state secretary said that the government was working out a family support system linked to its efforts to build a new and proportionate tax system, and said that families with a monthly income "in the million (forint) range" would no longer receive the allowance based on the number of children. The politician noted that the planned measure would not discourage couples from having children. The opposition Socialist Party said in a statement that the measure was inspired by a bad conscience, because the ruling Fidesz party's ministers and state secretaries would benefit from next year's tax rules and save millions of forints themselves. "Their sense of guilt is understandable, since all new taxes levied by the centre-right government are paid by residents through increased banking fees and energy or food prices," said Socialist spokesman Zsolt Torok in the statement. (MTI)

South Africa leads in gold

Do you know? Do you know that 41% of Africa's gold comes from South Africa? Now you know

Slavery In America!

More than 10,000 are reportedly being held against their will in 90 cities throughout the United States of America. They are being forced into domestic work, farm labour and sex industry. Amanda Bonella, a sex slave survivor who was forced into prostitution at age 15, said on CNN Larry King Live that she managed to escape the horrific situation and now helping others who may be in similar situation. Among her clients she said were: Priests, lawyers, doctors, police, psychologists etc. Many people are willing to pay between 500-1000 dollars to sleep with underage preferably 11-12 years. Another victim, Florencia Molina also described how she was held in captivity in factory without shower where she had to sleep on the floor and worked 17 to 20 hours everyday. One million are said to be exploited for sex worldwide. Estimated 800,000 people are trafficked across worldwide borders each year, while 32 billion dollars are generated from Human Trafficking

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Diplomat Posting

The Embassy of Nigeria, Budapest has got a new First Secretary in the person of Mr. Alwan Abdussalam who will run the information and commercial desk respectively. African News Hungary wishes him the best in his new assignment. We hope to see creativity and improvement in this particular desk which suppose to be the link between the Embassy and the public, especially the media. Abdussalam replaces Mrs Abimbola Samuel Reuben

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Ivory Coast Election 

Presidential vote takes off on October 31st in Ivory Coast after being postponed six times
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 Chile Evacuates All Miners 

All the 33 miners trapped for more than two months in Copiapo Chile have been successfully rescued. The rescue has topped twister trending topic with many people viewing their opinions around the world as 69-day journey ended in joy
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Aluminium Chief Released, Plant Reopens Monday

 Hungarian court has released the aluminium chief who was arrested earlier in connection with the toxic flood that officials said had claimed nine lives in what is being described as the worst ever chemical spill in Hungary. Meanwhile the plant where the incident occurred is said to reopen on Monday
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Toxic Flood 

Hungary is dealing with what officials described as worst ever chemical spill as state of emergency declared in 3 western counties of Koloutar, Devecser and Somlóvás. 4 people have reportedly dead. It is said to be waste product from aluminum manufacturing. But plant owner said that it is not hazardous waste and that he has not done anything wrong. Anna Nagy, govt spokesperson told Euronews that the spill has not reached the Danube. While she said that the govt is doing everything possible to curtail the spill, it looks for assistance from the EU...
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Investment In MadagascarMadagascar has initiated an investment opportunity for the Hungarian business executives and investors who may be willing to take advantage of the country's tropical weather. This opportunity was presented at the fifth Africa Summit in Budapest. Blessed with 20 million people, Madagascar's area of opportunity includes but not limited to tourism, fisheries, renewable resources, communication technology, waste management...For detail info, contact Randrianasolo Richard, Honorary consul (konzul@madagaszkar.hu)
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Nigerian-Hungarian WorkshopNigerian-Hungarian business workshop is expected to hold in January. This was disclosed at the Nigerian seminar held @ the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs in Budapest........................................
Women Will Change The FutureThe US Assistant Secretary of State has declared that women will change the future. She said this as a closing note during a BBC programme called World Debate anchored by Zeinab Dabawi
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Court Case
The case of two Africans on a charge of selling & being in possession of illicit drugs has been postponed until November 4 because some key witnesses were absent. African News Hungary will bring you details as the case progresses...

How Nigerian Embassy Officially Celebrates Country's Independent Golden Jubilee

By ANH                                                                       

Apart from the Jum’aat Service which was not observed perhaps due to misunderstanding and lack of communication between the coordinator and the Mosque, all the events lined up to mark the one-week Golden Independent Jubilee ran according to plan.

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Dial F for Fraud

By Emmanuel Ogala 

On a Thursday night in early January this year, Pascal Adeniyi had just had dinner and was getting ready to go to bed when his phone beeped, indicating that he had received a text message. He picked up the phone and lay back on his pillow to read the message. Very quickly, he sat up on his bed with a broad smile on his face as he read the text message for the second time. The message said that he has been selected to participate in a contest where he could win N10 million and a car. To participate, he was asked to reply “yes” to the text.

The message was from a short code, 555, used by his service provider, Glo, for promotional purposes. Mr. Adeniyi replied to the message quickly and a simple question was sent back to him. He answered the first question and was immediately pulled into in a maze of unending question and answer texts which lasted five days and cost him a total of N35, 000 on his contract plan.

Mr. Adeniyi, like millions of mobile telephone subscribers in Nigeria, has been a victim of what appears to be a new kind of fraud currently flooding the largely unregulated but booming short code and mobile telephone value-added service industry in Nigeria. Mr. Adeniyi feels cheated but at least, his loss was to a legitimate game, the widely advertised “Glo Text a Million Season 2 Promo” in which many people have been shown on television to have won prizes. There are, however, many people losing money to scores of other ‘not advertised’ scam mobile telephone value-added services.

10 digit scam

Tochi Ude, for instance, was defrauded on his MTN phone by a different type of deceptive value-added service with a number longer than most short codes. While at work in November last year, he got a text on his phone from an unusual 10 digit number, 9609908918.

“Hi, I tried to call you, call me back on this number. +9609908918,” the message read. He quickly dialled the number and an automated voice answered, asking him to wait while his service was sorted. He waited.

“I thought it was one of my friends in India, because the numbers looked like an Indian code,” Mr. Ude said.

It turned out to be an unending Interactive Voice Response (IVR) leading him through a maze of options and encouraging him to stay longer online. Eventually, his air time ran out. He spent five minutes on the call but never got to speak to anyone and could not find out who it was that wanted to reach him. He hung up and checked his balance. He was billed N500 for the five minutes he spent with the IVR.

“Each minute cost N100, but the text never said that,” he said. “The number was strange and there was no detail about the service provider and the cost. Just the one sentence in the message.”

Later, he contacted his three friends in India and all said they didn’t try to reach him at that time. He got the same text three times that month but never called it after the first scam. A couple of his friends also got similar messages in December but in a different form and from a different number.

Ojoma Ocheja was scammed by a similar scheme. Last week, she got a text from a 10-digit number, 6703302973. The message said a secret admirer had sent her a love song. The text instructed her to call +6703302973 to hear the song and the identity of the person that sent her the song.

“There was no information of the cost of the service in the text neither did the service providers indicate their identity so I thought it was from MTN,” Ms. Ocheja said. She called the 10-digit number. It turned out to be an unending IVR. She dropped the call three minutes later, after she sensed that there was something wrong.

“I didn’t hear both the song and the identity of the sender,” she said. “Rather, the female voice at the IVR continuously gave me options luring me on.”

Moneyed scheme

According to statistics from the National Communication Commission, as at September 2010, there were 75.362 million active GSM lines in Nigeria; all of them vulnerable to these scams which come in different formats across networks of various service providers. If 0.1 percent of the active subscribers spend at least a minute calling any of these services each day, subscribers will lose N7.536 million daily, N52.753 million in a week and N1.582 billion in a month. If 1 percent of the active subscribers use the service at the same rate, they will be defrauded of N15.82 billion in one month. All victims interviewed by NEXT say they received the messages more than once and spent more than a minute on the call.

“Curiosity will keep you on the call,” Mr. Ude said.

The telephone numbers that were used to defraud Mr. Ude and others in November were different from those other complainants got in December and yet, different from the numbers being used in the scheme now. Each of them is deactivated for the next scam — with new formats — a NEXT investigation has revealed.

No regulation

Although this segment of the mobile communication industry spins billions of naira monthly, mostly for service not rendered, the sector is not regulated. On April 8, 2010, Ernest Ndukwe, then executive vice chairman of the NCC, which regulates telecoms and operations in Nigeria, met with his fellow board members in Abuja for a public inquiry into the proposed guidelines on short code operations in Nigeria. Eleven months later, the guidelines are still in a draft form but millions of Nigerians have been scammed and lost money and there is no way to trace the perpetuaters of the scam. Basher Gwandu, the executive commissioner, technical services at NCC, said the commission is still working on regulating the short code industry. promising to “investigate further including the Glo number”.

The only form of regulation for the short code in the telecoms industry, currently, is a non-legally binding code of conduct document offered by Wireless Application Service Providers’ of Nigeria (WASPN). WASPN is a voluntary organization based in Lagos and admits third-party content developers — most of whom own the short code services and use traditional network providers — who are willing to give them a platform.

“Not all content developers are members of WASPN ...neither are they obligated to join,” Eunice Benjamin Ade, the business application manager of WASPN told NEXT.

Mrs. Ade explained that it is only members of the association that are bound by its code of conduct. She disowned the various fraudulent service providers mentioned in this story saying: “I want to assure you that it is not emanating from any WASPN member, because they are bound by the code of conduct,” she said.

As things stand, it appears that the first line of security and protection from fraudulent content developers is the service provider. The service provider is the bridge between the subscriber and the content developer. The service providers deduct money from the subscribers’ accounts and share this revenue with the content developers.

However, since there are no laws or guidelines for the short code industry, subscribers are at the mercy of their providers’ ability to sniff out, con artistes. At the moment, service providers don’t appear to be doing a decent job at this. There are also, of course, promos that are conducted by the service providers themselves, like the one Mr. Adeniyi participated in. These come with the traditional “terms and condition” for its use. However, a lot of its users like Mr. Adeniyi say they feel cheated.

“I think it is a fraudulent game,” Iyabo Oyelese, another subscriber said. She argued that the game is “unreasonably too long” and does not provide sufficient information about the cost.

Bode Opeseitan, the spokesperson for Glo could not be reached for comments on these allegations. He did not answer calls neither did he reply to text messages from NEXT.

MTN promised to respond to questions concerning the fraud practised via its network, but the reaction never came.

While service providers drag their feet in providing protection to their subscribers from fraudsters, and the NCC finetunes the short code guidelines, experts advise subscribers to stay way from these schemes, and when they feel they want to give it a shot, they should only to put at stake telephone credit they feel they can afford to lose. source: NEXT

OLD SCHOOL ADVERT

PLANTA AD (1975) OXFORD CABIN BISCUITS The perennial favourite! Cabin Biscuit, has not changed since I was in baording school. This was one of the provisions (alongside, Milo, Nido, sugar cubes, Blue band, Garri etc) that I took at the beginning of each term. I would then have to wait until visiting day for replenishment of provisions ....And one more unchanged in appearance. Reminds me of Titus and Queen of the South Sardines Titus Sardines....a mainstay in Nigerian homes and boarding schools. Allenbury's glucose d, always came in handy Other contemporaries were Canoe Soap, Blue soap, Reckitts Blue and that packet starch you are watching the Tv and enjoying the show, millions of your friends are watching do you know so make it a party cos your your friends are here, for a real good party all you need is star beer! star star star...enjoy the brighter life...star! She's beautiful, she's lovely, she takes your breath away.....with Nku the natural skin beauty. Nku making more women more beautiful everyday. "COSMETICS TO MAKE YOU BEAUTIFUL..." (1977) Another one of Nigeria's favourite hydroquinone-loaded skin-toning beauty lines, Venus de Milo. AMEBO had it that ,Venus still better pass Ambi - but now the women don radicalize! Na customized concoctions - strips you of melanine....a precusor to Fela's "Yellow Fever" Nigeria Magazine #71 - December 1961 Nigeria Magazine #71 - December 1961 Bata Cortina were a school staple. Later, came Lucky sandals. I don't know of anyone whom went to primary school in the mid to late 1970's whom did not wear either of these two sandals Nigeria Magazine #71 - December 1961 Oh the days of Kingsway and Leventis. When Nigeria was Nigeria.Kingsway = Meatpie "NIGERIA'S SOCCER CRISIS" (1977) Issue of Chris Okolie's Newbreed magazine chronicling "Nigeria's saddest soccer year," featuring Sam Ojebode (of the IICC Shooting Stars, Ibadan) and Christian Chukwu (of the Enugu Rangers) on the cover. Sam Ojebode and Christian Chukwu, the captains of IICC Shooting Stars and Rangers International respectively. The two biggest teams in the country at the time and the fiercest rivals. This photo was before the Challenge Cup finals that year. This was the year Godwin Odiye, spared us from qualifying for the World Cup Nigeria Magazine #71 - December 1961 MERZ-WHITE AD (1977) WISE FATHERS BANK WITH UBA (1974) Advert for United Bank for Africa, Ltd. It was only in the 80' they remembered to add - 'And Women Too' when they probably realized that the women economic power was on the rise "THE SECRET OF HER BEAUTY... A LIGHTER, LOVELIER SKIN" (1962) An ad for Ultra Tone, one of the early popular bleaching creams. YELLOW FEVER YOU DEY BLEACH O YOU DEY BLEACH. YEYE THING F* * *KING THING YOU DEY BLEACH O YOU DEY BLEACH. NA HIM DEY BRING E MATTER NOWADAYS! Ola Jay: The ad text reads at end of the 1st paragraph, "No man can resist the lovelier lighter completion that Ultra Tone gives you..." Well, this one did! MORGANS POMADE (1974) ....so the business of getting younger is an old one. Then,let them start production again. I need this pomade right now.......lolMorgan's pomade had a 'brother' called "Sulphur 8". I can smell them still. We could not pronounce "Sulphur" then and called it "Suffer 8". Nigeria magazine no 64, March 1960 Ovaltine!

Which kind wahala be dis.!

While visiting a very rich friend, the maid approached me & see me see trouble ooo. 

Question: Sir, what would you like to have, fruit juice, soda, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, frapuccino or coffee?

Answer:    Tea please.

Question :   Ceylon tea, Indian tea, herbal tea, bush tea, honey bush tea, iced tea or green tea?

Answer:     Ceylon tea please.

Question :  How would you like it, black or white?

Answer:    White.

Question : Milk or fresh cream?

Answer:    With milk.

Question : Goat's milk or cow's milk?

Answer;    With cow's milk please.

Question : Freeze land cow or Afrikaner cow?

Answer:    Umm, think I'll just take it black.

Question : Would you like it with sweetener, sugar or honey?

Answer:    With sugar.

Question : Bee sugar or cane sugar?

Answer:    Cane sugar.

Question : White, brown or yellow sugar?

Answer:   Oya, forget about the tea, just give me a glass of water instead.

Question: Mineral water, tap water or distilled water?

Answer:    Mineral water.

Question : Flavoured or non-flavoured?

Answer:    Abeg, I think I'll just die of thirst.

Which kind wahala be dis.

HUNGARIAN - NIGERIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL

PRESS RELEASE

HUNGARIAN - NIGERIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL

MAGYAR - NIGÉRIAI ÜZLETI TANÁCS

1034 Budapest - Szőlő utca 8. - Hungary

Tel: 06 1 420 2050, fax: 06 1 430 2051
E-mail: info.hnbc@gmail.com

On the Launching and Statutory Meeting of the

Hungarian–Nigerian Business Council Non-profit Association

Budapest, Hungary, 1^st December, 2010

“As a follow-up to the achievements of the ceremonial conference and business meeting organised by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in September on the occasion of the 50^th anniversary of the foundation of the Nigerian State, the Hungarian–Nigerian Business Council Non-profit Association was founded on 26^th November, 2010” – announced by Mr János Kristóf, Co-Chairman of the newly established organization.

In the joint office building of the African Trade and Development Office (ATDO Global), the Hungarian Africa Platform and the HTS Consulting Ltd, located in District III, the Hungarian–Nigerian Business Council was founded amid the acclamation of more than thirty Hungarian and Nigerian businessmen and research associates. Mr Adedotun Adenrele Adepoju, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Nigeria was also present, as well as numerous Hungarian and Nigerian businessmen and university leaders, who had been known in Hungary for their enthusiastic commitment towards the strengthening and development of Hungarian–African and Hungarian–Nigerian relations.

“The foundation of the Business Council is forward-looking and represents a strong will to act” – emphasized by Mr Adedotun Adenrele Adepoju, Chargé d’Affairs of the Nigerian Embassy in Budapest. This commitment is of crucial importance in the strengthening of the relations between the two countries, as this summer the Hungarian Embassy in Nigeria was unfortunately closed. The business council therefore aspires to compensate for the lack of communication channels and activities, in cooperation with the Budapest Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Nigerian citizens living, working or studying in Hungary, Hungarian businessmen and private individuals, as well as the Hungarian community and business ventures existing in Nigeria.

An important objective of the business council is to promote business relations between the two countries not only targeting pure business advantages but also to strengthen and support education, culture, equal opportunities and other social activities. This is why members of the association felt the necessity to form the Hungarian-Nigerian Business Council as a non-profit association.

Members of the Business Council elected Mr János Kristóf and Mr Oladele Ajayi as Co-Chairmen. Mr Péter Morenth, a passionate representative of Hungarian–African relations for many years, was voted for the position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

Mr Adedotun Adenrele Adepoju, Chargé d’Affairs of the Embassy of Nigeria was elected Honorary Chairman, as his committed activity towards the development of bilateral business relations between Hungary and Nigeria largely contributed to the foundation of the Hungarian–Nigerian Business Council.

Members also elected an Honorary Member, Mr Endre Déri, a successful Hungarian businessman living in Nigeria, who has also devoted to the improvement of Hungarian business activities in Nigeria for decades. The Board consists of both Hungarian and Nigerian members, to ensure the prevalence of joint interests in the activity and the achievements of the business council.

This communique has been released jointly by the Board of the Hungarian–Nigerian Business Council and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Budapest.

Further information:

Mr János Kristóf Co-Chairman Tel.: +36 1 430 2050  Fax: +36 1 430 2051 E-mail: info.hnbc@gmail.com, kristof@atdo.eu

Ms. Patricia Török Tel.: +36 1 212 2022 E-mail: ptorok@nigerianembassy.hu

    Magyar-Nigériai Üzleti Tanács – Hungarian-Nigerian Business Council