Group lauds participation at London’s Lord Mayor show parade
Aigbovbioise Aig-Imoukhuede Managing Director, Coronation Asset Management Ltd., says the group’s participation at the Lord Mayor’s show has opened doors for Nigeria to forge stronger bilateral relationships, particularly with the United Kingdom. Aig-Imoukhuede said participating at the prestigious event strategically positioned Nigeria for future collaborations and partnerships, ensuring sustained growth and prominence on the global stage.
“This collaboration aligns perfectly with our bold mission to provide transformative solutions to Africa’s unique challenges and position Nigeria as Africa’s premier financial market.
“As a leading African financial services company, we recognise the transformative potential of this collaboration.
“Our motivation stems from the shared vision to showcase Nigeria as a global financial powerhouse and to foster economic growth, innovation, and international collaborations within the African financial landscape.
“This sponsorship exemplifies our commitment to positioning Lagos and by extension Nigeria as a premier financial hub on the global stage.
“Also reinforcing our dedication to catalysing sustainable development and nurturing strategic partnerships for the economic prosperity of our nation,” he said.
He said: “Through our partnership with Lagos State and EnterpriseNGR, we will project Nigeria’s vibrant cultural heritage and showcase the dynamism of our financial and professional services sector to an international audience looking for exciting investment opportunities.”
Aig-Imoukhuede said Coronation Group’s participation at The Lord Mayor’s Show was not just a momentous occasion for the organisation but a gateway for Africa to unlock a plethora of opportunities.
“By strategically leveraging this platform, Nigeria can amplify its voice on the global stage, attract investments, and foster collaborations that pave the way for sustained growth and development.
“The journey begins with Coronation’s presence at The Lord Mayor’s Show, and Africa stands at the forefront of a new era of possibilities,” he said.
According to newsreports, the Coronation Group was one of participants in the recent Grand Procession of the Lord Mayor’s Show in London, which was the first time that Africa was part of the 805-year parade. The Lord Mayor’s Show is one of the best-known annual events in London as well as one of the longest-established, dating back to the 13th century.
A new Lord mayor is appointed every year, and the public parade that takes place as their inauguration ceremony reflects the most prominent office in England and subsequently the United Kingdom. This year occasion marked the induction of the newly-appointed Lord Mayor, Michael Mainelli. Countries that were part of the parade were China, Italy, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Nigeria was represented by Lagos State.
Coronation Group is an ecosystem of entities that offer a wide array of financial services covering investment, lending and insurance. Their integrated platform encompasses companies including, Coronation Asset Management Ltd., Coronation Capital Ltd., Coronation Securities Ltd., Coronation Trustees Ltd., Coronation Registrars Ltd., Coronation Technology Ltd., and Trium Ltd.
The group is also affiliated with companies such as Coronation Insurance Plc, Coronation Life Assurance Ltd., Coronation Insurance Ghana Ltd., and Coronation Merchant Bank Ltd. Coronation Group maintains strategic investments in leading players in the technology and energy sectors.
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