The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China through strategic trade facilitation, investment promotion, and technology transfer.
The position was confirmed during an executive engagement tagged “An Evening with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria,” held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Abuja.
The NACCIMA delegation was led by its National President, Engr. Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, alongside key executive members and industry stakeholders.
Speaking on the strategic value of bilateral cooperation, Engr. Ibrahim emphasized that stronger trade ties with China remain pivotal to unlocking new opportunities for the Nigerian private sector, particularly in driving economic diversification, industrial expansion, and youth job creation.
“Sustainable economic diplomacy must go beyond discussions to deliver measurable outcomes,” NACCIMA stated in an official release.
“These should include increased private-sector participation, mutually beneficial investments, local capacity development, technology transfer, and the creation of decent employment opportunities for Nigerians.” its added.
The meeting addressed critical practical issues impacting bilateral enterprise, including trade facilitation mechanisms, investment confidence, business mobility, access to market intelligence, and structured business-to-business networks between Nigerian and Chinese entrepreneurs.
NACCIMA highlighted priority investment channels for prospective Chinese investors, cutting across manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing, solid minerals exploration, infrastructure development, renewable energy, digital technology, healthcare, and small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).
Commending the Chinese Ambassador for his openness to collaboration, NACCIMA pledged continuous partnership with the embassy, federal ministries, and commercial institutions to convert diplomatic goodwill into tangible economic growth for the nation.