L-R: Ambassador of Czech Republic H.E. Zdeněk Krejci; Honourary Consul H.E. Dr Ajoritsedere Josephine Awosika; Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa; Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Sanwo- Olu and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, founder and chairman of Coronation Capital Limited at the event held yesterday in Lagos.

As part of efforts to deepen economic ties and build bridges of corporation, the Czech Republic has opened its Honorary Consulate office in Lagos.

The unveiling of the office which took place recently was attended by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; first-class monarchs from Delta and Ondo states and captains of industry.

Speaking at the event, Obasanjo said: “Czech is one of the first countries to recognize Nigeria at independence. Over the years, we have done business together. One of the reasons why I am particularly happy with this development is that the office will make sure we now produce enough to send to you so that trade between us can become balanced.”

L-R: former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky and His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, at the event.

L-R: The Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Victor Ademefun Kiladejo, Jilo III; Ambassador of Czech Republic H.E. Zdeněk Krejci and his wife and another. guest from Czech Republic office in Abuja.

In his remarks Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Zden?k Krejci said: “We are missing quite a lot not having our representation in Lagos. Lagos is the leading centre in many areas.”

In her welcome address, Dr Awosila said: “Today, we are building stronger ties. We are reconstructing boundaries of human relations, market boundaries and changing the conversation where opportunities reside on all sides; whether Czech or Nigeria.”


L-R: former Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF), Steven Oronsaye and Honourary Consul H.E. Dr Ajoritsedere Josephine Awosika.





Honourary Consul H.E. Dr Ajoritsedere Josephine Awosika ( front roll right) and some guest at the event.