PanAfrican Capital Holdings Limited (“PAC Holdings”), in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil in Nigeria and the Brazil Africa Institute, hosted a Corporate Cocktail Reception in Abuja to strengthen business, investment and institutional connections between Brazil and Africa.
Held forward of the Brazil Africa Forum 2026 occurring in November 11 & 12, 2026, the reception introduced collectively senior representatives from the Brazilian and Nigerian business communities, authorities and diplomatic circles, monetary establishments and the investment group, offering a platform for dialogue on alternatives to deepen commerce, investment and financial cooperation between each markets.
The occasion was attended by H.E. Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete, Ambassador of Brazil to Nigeria, Prof. João Bosco Monte, President and Founder of the Brazil Africa Institute, members of PAC Holdings’ Executive Committee, Managing Directors throughout the Group, distinguished shoppers and different key stakeholders.
Speaking on the occasion, Chris Oshiafi, Group Managing Director, PAC Holdings, highlighted the significance of capital as a connector between folks, companies and alternatives. He famous that “One thing that experience has taught us is that capital is most useful when it connects people, businesses and opportunities. And that is how we see the relationship between Africa and Brazil.” He furthered added that the connection between Brazil and Africa presents a chance to join capital, experience and companies throughout each markets, creating sensible pathways for investment and financial progress.
Providing an financial perspective by way of a Bilateral Research Report by PAC Research Limited, Fatai Asimi, Managing Director, PAC Research, said that Brazil-Africa relations are coming into a renewed section of financial and institutional engagement, supported by stronger political dedication and complementary growth priorities.
In his remarks, H.E. Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete, Ambassador of Brazil to Nigeria, underscored the depth of the connection between Brazil and Africa and the chance to translate longstanding ties into stronger financial partnerships.
“Brazil and Africa share deep historical and cultural ties, and this relationship provides a strong foundation for a new era of economic cooperation. As we deepen our engagement, we must continue to create practical opportunities for businesses, investors and institutions to work together, turning our shared connections into trade, investment and sustainable development.”
Also talking on the cocktail reception, Prof. João Bosco Monte, President and Founder of the Brazil Africa Institute, highlighted the significance of transferring from dialogue to sensible partnerships that create shared worth.
“The relationship between Brazil and Africa presents an necessary alternative to transfer past dialogue in the direction of sensible partnerships that ship shared worth. By bringing collectively governments, companies, buyers and establishments, we are able to strengthen cooperation, facilitate the trade of information and know-how, and create new pathways for sustainable investment and financial growth.
The occasion supplied a chance for company to trade views on alternatives throughout commerce, investment, agriculture, vitality, business, monetary providers, know-how and different areas of mutual curiosity. The engagement additionally supplied a platform for PAC Holdings to deepen relationships with present shoppers and strategic stakeholders whereas exploring alternatives for brand spanking new partnerships between companies and establishments throughout Brazil and Africa.
PAC Holdings continues to leverage its built-in monetary options and strategic partnerships to help companies and establishments in search of to take part in Africa’s evolving financial panorama.
As Brazil and Africa enter a renewed section of financial engagement, platforms that carry collectively capital, companies, establishments and policymakers will stay necessary in translating shared alternatives into sustainable financial outcomes.
