Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, aiming to accelerate economic growth and development in Africa's largest economy.
The pledge came during a meeting between Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and US Consul General Rick Swart.
Represented by Permanent Secretary Lydia Shehu Jafiya, Edun described the US as a historic partner and highlighted plans to explore new investment opportunities, promote innovation, and advance sustainable development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda.
Edun underscored the government's commitment to creating an enabling environment for foreign direct investment, emphasizing reforms that encourage private sector participation and inclusive growth.
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Consul General Swart praised Nigeria's reform efforts and reaffirmed Washington's support for trade, investment, and capacity building. "We aim to support Nigeria in achieving broad-based economic growth and improving citizens' lives," he said, stressing the need for transparent, investor-friendly policies.
Officials expressed optimism that the renewed partnership will boost bilateral trade, attract foreign investment, and open fresh opportunities for US businesses while advancing Nigeria's sustainable economic transformation.
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