Below is a snapshot from Day 1 of ACSIS 2024 which took place on the 21st November 2024 in London, United Kingdom, at the House of Lords.

The opening day of the African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit (ACSIS) at the UK House of Lords brought together high-profile dignitaries, emphasizing the urgency of South-South cooperation. Hugh Walker, Head of the Africa Strategy Department at the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, stressed that “the time is now” for African and Caribbean entrepreneurs to unite for greater efficiencies.

Chi Onwurah MP celebrated Nigeria’s participation in discussions fostering collaboration and growth between these regions. H.E. Dr. Karen-Mae Hill, High Commissioner for Antigua & Barbuda, highlighted the untapped value of small island states’ maritime assets in her address on “The Caribbean’s Blue Economy: Opportunities for Growth.”

Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, underscored the Caribbean’s growing role as a strategic partner, leveraging its strengths in tourism and cultural industries.