29th September, 2024
…with support from Hotel 101, Mercan Group, Range Developments, and other key partners.
Henley & Partners, a global leader in residence and citizenship planning, hosted a successful press conference that provided insight into its upcoming Investment Migration West Africa Roadshow.
The event, aimed at educating Nigerians and West Africans on global mobility and investment migration opportunities, had significant media outlets in Nigeria in attendance.
Chidinma Okebalama, a Senior Consultant at Henley & Partners, and Troy Hanley, the Managing Director of private clients, led the discussion, supported by partners Carlo Paguio from Hotel 101 Madrid, Spain; Ryan Guy from Startup Visa Services, Canada; Maryam Mansouri from Range Development in the Caribbean; Fatma Cayir from Bridge Partners in the UK; Christina Tabacco from Golden Gate Global, USA and Florbela Dinis from Mercan Group, Portugal and Greece.
Chidinma and Troy shared valuable insights into the growing significance of global mobility and investment migration, particularly in Nigeria.
Chidinma emphasized the strategic benefits of acquiring a second passport, explaining that it provides access to international opportunities and business networks. She stated,
“With over 40 investment migration programs globally, Henley and Partners are focusing on those best suited for the Nigerian market, such as the Portugal Golden Visa Program, the Spain Program, the UK Program, the Canada Program, and the Caribbean Program”.
The Managing Director, Troy Hanley, went further to underscore the purpose of the roadshow.
He explained that; “Investment migration is not just about relocation but about securing long-term stability. It entails ensuring a brighter future through strategic investments. Whether expanding a business globally or securing family safety, Henley & Partners offers the right solutions.”
Henley & Partners has cultivated strong partnerships with firms such as Startup Visa Services, Hotel 101, Range Development, Mercan Group, Golden Gate Global, and Bridge Partners, to mention a few, offering diverse investment migration opportunities. These collaborations provide individuals and investors not only with enhanced global mobility but also with entrepreneurial and business expansion prospects.
Ryan Guy from Startup Visa Services, a company working with Henley & Partners, spoke passionately about how migration isn’t just about leaving one’s home country. He pressed on how providing individuals with opportunities to thrive globally is crucial.
The enduring partnership between Henley & Partners and Startup Visa Services, which has thrived over the years, underscores the high trust, productivity, and mutual success between the two firms. This sustained relationship highlights Henley & Partners’ ability to foster long-term, impactful collaborations that promote entrepreneurship through investment migration, enabling individuals to thrive globally.
The West Africa Investment Migration Roadshow, which will cover Abuja on October 8th, Lagos on October 10th, and Accra on October 15th, was presented as more than just an opportunity to emigrate, but a platform for strategic investments, business expansion, and securing global prospects for participants and their families by Troy Hanley, managing director, private clients, Chidinma Okebalama, Senior Consultant, Carolina Tenzer, consultant, and Weyinmi Oritsejafor, clients advisor who all lead from the Nigeria office. With a focus on connecting individuals to global networks and knowledge, the roadshow aims to equip attendees with the tools needed to thrive internationally while staying rooted in their heritage.
Key sponsors, such as Hotel 101 Madrid, pioneering the affordable hospitality investment model in Europe; Range Developments, leading ultra-luxury hotel projects tied to citizenship programs in the Caribbean; Mercan Group, a global leader in immigration and real estate investments in Portugal; Golden Gate Global, experts in M&A advisory services; in the U.S.A, Bridge Partners, driving the growth of mid-sized businesses; and Startup Visa, enabling entrepreneurs to gain residency through innovative business ventures in Canada, further demonstrated the event’s value. Each partner represents business opportunities and pathways for individuals and businesses to secure their futures on a global stage.
