Nigeria, UK partner to drive investment

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Federal Government to advance policies that drive investment growth, economic competitiveness, and sustainable trade relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

This follows a courtesy visit by an NBCC delegation, led by its president, Prince Abimbola Olashore, to the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.

The visit formed part of the Chamber’s ongoing advocacy and government relations agenda aimed at promoting public–private sector collaboration, addressing policy concerns raised by its members, and enhancing the ease of doing business in Nigeria.

According to a statement on Thursday from the Chamber, other members of the delegation included Vice President and Chairman of the Programmes Committee, Mr Tajudeen Ahmed; Chairman of the Logistics Committee, Dr Olamilekan Adelena; and Acting Director-General of the NBCC, Ms Adaobi Onyedum.

They were received by senior officials of the Ministry, including Mrs Kike Longe, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister; Mr Basheer Abdulkadir, Director, Technical Services Department; Mr Dalhat Mohammed Kamal, Deputy Director, Tax Policy; and Mr Aina Oluwarotimi Onyoh, Deputy Director, African Bilateral Economic Relations, among others.

During the meeting, Prince Olashore reiterated NBCC’s longstanding role as a bridge between business and policy, emphasising the Chamber’s readiness to support government reforms that strengthen investor confidence and foster economic growth.

“The NBCC remains committed to strengthening the bridge between business and policy. We appreciate the Honourable Minister’s openness to partnership and constructive dialogue,” Olashore said. “Our focus is on ensuring that members’ concerns are represented at the highest levels of policymaking to enhance competitiveness and investment outcomes.”

In his response, Mr Wale Edun commended the Chamber for its proactive engagement and constructive contributions to national economic discussions. He said the Federal Government’s fiscal reform agenda is focused on stabilising revenue, improving efficiency, and creating a predictable macroeconomic environment that supports private-sector-led growth.

Edun also expressed the Ministry’s willingness to collaborate with credible private sector institutions such as the NBCC to shape policy reforms in key areas, including export-led growth, SME financing, and tax policy modernisation.

Both parties discussed potential areas of partnership, including joint investment promotion initiatives, collaboration on fiscal policy reforms, and co-hosted stakeholder forums to strengthen communication between government and business.

The minister encouraged the Chamber to continue submitting structured, data-driven policy papers that can inform ongoing fiscal and trade policy decisions.

The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to maintaining open communication between the NBCC and the Ministry of Finance. Both sides agreed in principle to collaborate on future stakeholder engagements and policy dialogues aimed at advancing Nigeria’s economic recovery and reinforcing investor confidence.