Dauno Integrated Ltd (DIL) has concluded its high-level participation at the 9th Africa-Italy Business Week in Rome, marking a milestone in bilateral economic cooperation. Represented by its executive leadership led by its Chief Executive Officer, Amb. Mrs Nkiruka Okorokwo, DIL successfully aligned international development frameworks with Nigeria’s domestic growth strategies, focusing on vocational excellence and agribusiness expansion.
Strategic Pillar I: The Mattei Plan & The Umbria-Attigliano Partnership
A central highlight of DIL’s mission in Rome was the advancement of its International Vocational Training Initiative. In a strategic collaboration with the Region of Attigliano in Umbria, Italy, DIL is implementing a specialized skill acquisition framework designed to bridge the technical gap in Nigeria’s industrial sector.
This project is a direct application of the Mattei Plan, Italy’s strategic cooperation framework for Africa. By leveraging Umbrian expertise in manufacturing and technology, DIL is establishing a pipeline for “training for employment,” ensuring Nigerian youth are equipped with globally competitive technical certifications.
Strategic Pillar II: The Nigeria Export Hub (NEH) & Agribusiness
In line with the global demand for sustainable food systems, DIL utilized the forum to scale the operations of the Nigeria Export Hub (NEH). This initiative serves as the primary gateway for Nigerian agribusinesses to penetrate the European market.
During the summit, DIL engaged with Italian logistics and quality-control experts to streamline the export of Nigerian agricultural value-added products, ensuring they meet rigorous EU standards while maximizing returns for local Nigerian farmers.
Strategic Pillar III: Alignment with the “Renewed Hope” Agenda
The strategic focus of Dauno Integrated Ltd’s engagements in Rome directly supports the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
By facilitating technology transfer from Italy and opening new trade corridors, DIL is actively contributing to the President’s vision of:
Industrial Rejuvenation: Through vocational training and technical partnerships.
Food Security: By strengthening the agribusiness value chain and export viability.
Economic Diversification: Reducing reliance on oil by empowering the Nigerian SME sector to compete in Europe.
A Message from the CEO
“Our mission in Rome was to move beyond dialogue and into the realm of structured execution,” stated the President/CEO of Dauno Integrated Ltd. “By weaving together the Mattei Plan from Italy and the Renewed Hope Agenda from Nigeria, we are creating a sustainable economic bridge that benefits both nations through skill acquisition and robust agribusiness trade.”
About Dauno Integrated Ltd (DIL)
Dauno Integrated Ltd is a premier international consulting firm with dual operations in Nigeria and Italy. As a leader in trade promotion and investment facilitation, DIL specializes in connecting African markets with European technology and capital. The firm is currently a key driver of the Nigeria-Umbria vocational partnership and a primary promoter of the Nigeria Export Hub.