The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Investment Promotion Council (NIPC), has engaged experts from 30 United Kingdom companies to advance trade and investment agreements reached during President Bola Tinubu’s State Visit in March.
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The development was disclosed in an email to Nairametrics by Ndidiamaka Eze, Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer at the British High Commission.
The development was disclosed in an email to Nairametrics by Ndidiamaka Eze, Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer at the British High Commission.
The engagement followed the UK’s first trade and investment mission to Nigeria since the State Visit, aimed at translating high-level agreements into practical business opportunities for companies in both countries.
Officials from both countries highlighted strong interest across multiple sectors, reflecting growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy.
Discussions covered key sectors including infrastructure, energy and power, agriculture, finance, logistics, and technology.
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, said the mission signals a commitment to turning political alignment into tangible commercial outcomes.
He noted that the collaboration demonstrates the UK’s readiness to build long-term partnerships with Nigeria.
NIPC CEO, Aisha Rimi, stated that the engagement is focused on unlocking investment opportunities aligned with Nigeria’s economic priorities.
She added that the strong participation from UK firms reflects increasing confidence in Nigeria as a leading investment destination in Africa.
The trade mission comes amid strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
It also aims to reposition Nigeria as a reform-driven and high-potential investment destination.
The initiative encouraged businesses from both countries to explore complementary strengths and form strategic partnerships.
The two-day mission brought together 43 delegates from 30 British companies seeking to expand their footprint in Nigeria.
The engagement focused on building partnerships and deepening commercial relationships across priority sectors.
Participants noted that aligning UK expertise with Nigeria’s development priorities could unlock significant economic value.
Recent agreements between Nigeria and the UK underscore growing investment cooperation.
The Federal Government recently secured a £746 million financing deal with the UK.
The investment will fund upgrades to key ports, including Apapa and Tin Can Island in Lagos.
These ports handle over 70% of Nigeria’s imports and exports.
The project is expected to enhance trade efficiency and strengthen Nigeria’s logistics infrastructure.
The ongoing engagements signal a broader push to convert diplomatic relations into measurable economic outcomes for both countries.
