President Banda Highlights Trade Opportunities to Nigerian Business Community

LUSAKA, Zambia, September 30, 2010 - His Excellency, President Rupiah Banda, has today highlighted the
excellent trade and investment opportunities offered by Zambia, urging
Nigeria's business community to make Zambia its "first port of call" for
business.

Speaking to the Zambia Nigeria Business Forum during his visit to Nigeria
to celebrate the country's 50 years of independence, President Banda said,
"Zambia feels extremely fortunate to have Nigeria as a partner in economic
development. Our two countries have a great deal to offer each other for the
mutual benefit of both.

"Nigeria's independence celebrations offer a perfect
opportunity to showcase the immense investment and trade potential that
Zambia has to offer. The business communities of our two nations have much to
learn from, and share with, each other."

To reap the maximum wider benefit from his time in Nigeria,
President Banda took a delegation of more than 50 leading Zambian businessmen
and women with him, to spread the word about Zambia's business potential.

Drawing comparisons between the economic progress achieved by
the two countries, President Banda commented: "I have followed with keen
interest the impressive economic progress that Nigeria has achieved. I am
proud that Zambia has also made significant economic progress, with growth
driven by expansion in the mining, agriculture and tourism sectors."

President Banda went on to outline the benefits of Zambia's
strategic location at the hub of eight neighbouring countries and discussed
key investment opportunities in Zambia.

"As Nigeria celebrates its 50th independence anniversary let
this be a turning point. I urge Nigerian businesses to expand - and to look
to Zambia as a first port of call. There is, without doubt, room for our two
countries to strengthen trade and investment ties," the President concluded.

Dickson Jere: Special Assistant to the President, press at presidentbanda.com