PHCCIMA Lists Benefits For Membership

The President, Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Mines , Industry and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), Sir Mike Elechi, has listed joint advocacy against factors militating against business growth as part of the benefits of belonging to the organisation.
Elechi made this known at its July General Forum/Induction of new members held at PHCCIMA’s office in Port Harcourt , Thursday.
According to him, no single individual can achieve such record without coming together under one roof.
He listed double taxation as one of the challenges militating against business growth which can only be tackled via group cohesion.
Elechi, a National award winning entrepreneur, further said introducing new members to Banks and other relevant organisations was another gain that could be enjoyed by members of PHCCIMA.
“If we speak with one voice, we can attack those things militating against business growth. As new members, you must respect the laws and the Chamber”, he said.
He further hinted on plans of the Chamber to help in the growth and expansion of the businesses of its members, irrespective of any challenge they may have faced.
The PHCCIMA boss, who recalled that the meeting was the first in the year after its Annual General Meeting in 2022, said another way to benefit from the body was regular subscription by members, as no organisation can operate without it.
In his keynote address titled “The Role of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria In Business Growth And Development”, the South South Zonal Coordinator of SMEDAN, Engr Egbuna Iloba, tasked business owners on the need to do more on Small And Medium Enterprises growth.
Iloba said such will aid in reviving the economic sector of the economy.
It will be recalled that the PHCCIMA boss described the SME as the value of Agriculture and hinted on plans by Governor Fubara’s plans to partner with the Chamber for the interest of the people.
Elechi mentioned Niger Delta Develop Commission, Standard Organisation of Nigeria and other relevant stakeholders as those visited by his administration in its determination to move the body forward.

By: King Onunwor