Membership Categories
U.S.-Nigeria Business Council Membership
US / Nigeria Companies
| BENEFITS | Platinum | Diamond | Gold | Silver |
| ACCESS | ||||
| Access to U.S. and Nigeria member resources and services | YES | YES | YES | |
| Invitation to USNBC events, conferences, trade missions, and networking functions | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Access to senior leadership of the U.S.- Nigeria Business Council | YES | YES | ||
| Advance notice of all public and private events in the U.S. and Nigeria | YES | YES | ||
| Special invitations to private executive discussions (i.e. Roundtable Series, ‘Closed Door’ events) | YES | YES | ||
| Pre-dinner reception with dignitaries at selected events | YES | YES | ||
| VIP seating for CEO/Chairman at selected events | YES | YES | ||
| CEO/Chairman receives direct access to dignitaries at selected events (if available) | YES | YES | ||
| Leadership role in setting the strategic direction of the U.S.- Nigeria Business Council | YES | |||
| Eligible for “Platinum” only events | YES | |||
| Eligible to serve on USNBC Advisory Board or Committees | YES | |||
| Access to global member to member directory | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| ANALYSIS | ||||
| Briefings for U.S. and Nigeria based executives | YES | YES | ||
| Complimentary Research Hours– Market insight and analysis – Competition analysis |
25 | 20 | 15 | 0 |
| Complimentary access to all webinar series programs | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Complimentary subscription to USNBC publications: | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| – A Business Guide to Nigeria | 30 | 20 | 15 | 1 |
| – Industry Sector Reports | 15 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Nigeria Weekly News Clips Service | YES | YES | YES | |
| – USNBC Monthly Bulletin | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| ADVOCACY | ||||
| Sustained efforts to inform and educate members of Congress and congressional staff of U.S. commercial interests in Nigeria | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Presentation of bilateral business issues to the U.S. and Nigeria government agencies on behalf of members | YES | YES | YES | |
| Direct engagement on advocacy-related issues with U.S. and Nigeria Government officials on behalf of members | YES | YES | ||
| Access to white papers on trade or investment issues | YES | YES | ||
| Invitation to select advocacy-related briefings for U.S. and Nigeria executives | YES | YES | ||
| Priority notice of special events with U.S. and Nigeria Government leaders | YES | YES | ||
| Participate in private, high-level meetings on advocacy-related issues in the U.S. and Nigeria | YES | YES | ||
| Eligible to participate in setting USNBC advocacy goals | YES | |||
| ADVANCEMENT | ||||
| Use of USNBC media vehicles to raise company profile including website, publications, and social media | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Opportunities for sponsorship at events held by or supported by the Trade Council | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Opportunity for hosting/sponsoring Nigeria Delegations and Ministers | YES | YES | ||
| Counseling on cultural protocols and business practices for doing business in the U.S. or Nigeria | YES | YES | YES | |
| Customized, company-specific Business Advisory Services | YES | YES | YES | |
| Leadership opportunities in C-level trade missions, annual meeting, and select events in both countries | YES | YES | ||
| Assistance with securing appointments with government leaders and senior corporate executives | YES | YES | ||
| TRAVEL | ||||
| Visa facilitation for employees traveling to Nigeria (Certain restrictions apply)– Sponsorship letters – Expedited service |
15 | 10 | 5 | 0 |