Investments rebound in Rivers as PHCCIMA remains resilience, welcomes NicotaWines

Effort by the Rivers State Government and the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), to woo investors back to Port Harcourt after their mass exodus out of the city during the militancy era, has started to yield positive results.

PHCCIMA, Wednesday, ushered NicotaWines, a Lagos-based wine importation and distribution company, into the Port Harcourt business space.

Chinyere Nwoga, president of PHCCIMA, while receiving a delegation from the company,
emphasised the Chamber’s unwavering commitment to global best practices.

She said that the Chambers remained a robust platform for business growth, accessible to both current and future investors.

“PHCCIMA is strategically positioned to support innovative enterprises like NicotaWines. We urge you to seize the opportunity at the upcoming NACCIMA AGM by securing a booth to showcase your products and forge valuable connections with industry leaders nationwide,” she told the delegation.

Nwoga further encouraged NicotaWines to formalize membership with PHCCIMA to tap into its extensive network and resources. She also invited the company to leverage the forthcoming edition of Commerce Port Harcourt magazine for enhanced visibility and targeted advertising of its premium offerings.

Earlier, Ehichioya Nicholas Isesele, founder and MD/CEO of NicotaWines, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration.

“We focus on quality, innovation, and affordability, delivering exceptional value for money. Our products are targeted at fine restaurants, high-end events, and professional event planners,” he said.

Isesele assured that his company was poised to do business with any interested investor, distributor or partner, and requested for PHCCIMA’s collaboration to explore the Port Harcourt market.

“We are open to business opportunities and would appreciate PHCCIMA’s support in pitching NicotaWines to reputable agencies and embassies to expand our footprint,” he said.

Key PHCCIMA members present to witness the meeting included High Chief, Emeka Ezekwe, chairman of the Professional Services and Consultancy Trade Group; Joseph Habib Sule, PHCCIMA Elected Council member and MD/CEO of El-Nafajo Ltd, and Ernest Elochukwu, chairman of the PHCCIMA Membership Committee and MD/CEO of Nestello Gateway Group.

All expressed confidence in the potential for sustained collaboration that would benefit both the chamber and the wine importer.