Nigeria, Tunisia Hold Investment, Economic Forum

A three-day trade and investment forum, designed to enhance and promote a strong bilateral economic and business partnership between Nigeria and Tunisia, recently took place at the John Wood Hotel in Abuja.

The forum, which began on September 10, was organized through a collaboration involving the Tunisia-Africa Business Council (TABC), a prominent non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering business partnerships and cooperation between Tunisian enterprises and those across Africa, along with the Embassy of Nigeria in Tunis and the Embassy of Tunisia in Abuja.

The event was inaugurated by the Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Monsit Antit, who extended a warm welcome to the Tunisian delegates, Nigerian government officials, and business representatives in attendance.

Anis Jaziri, President of TABC, who led a delegation of 20 Tunisian businesses from various sectors to the forum, stated, “This forum presents significant opportunities for both nations.” He expressed his satisfaction in leading the Tunisian business delegation to this important event.

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, represented by Ambassador Bolaji Akinjide, commended the initiative, characterizing it as a vital step towards strengthening the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Tunisia.

“Nigeria is open for business with Tunisia,” Amb. Tuggar said. “To us in Nigeria, this trade mission is a confirmation of excellent bilateral relations and it has great prospect for enhancing economic collaboration.”

“This forum, being the first of its kind, it will go a long way to oil the wheel of collaboration for sustainable economic development, Mr Tugar said, adding that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s govenment to open Nigeria up to foreign investors and investments,” he added.

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The minister praised Hakeem Falusi, the Charge d’affaires and head of the Nigeria Embassy in Tunisia, for maintaining a strong and positive relationship with Tunisian authorities, which has motivated the local business community to view Nigeria as an attractive investment destination.

Present at the forum were a delegation from Abia State, representatives from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), the University of Abuja, the Nigerian Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and members of the Enugu State Chamber of Commerce, among others.