South Africa, Nigeria Target Stronger Trade Ties Through Private Sector Engagement
The engagement focused on three primary objectives: identifying trade and investment opportunities in Nigeria, addressing barriers faced by businesses in both markets.
Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau addressed the South Africa–Nigeria Private Sector Engagement held in Johannesburg, emphasizing a renewed commitment to boosting economic cooperation between the two nations.
The engagement focused on three primary objectives: identifying trade and investment opportunities in Nigeria, addressing barriers faced by businesses in both markets, and exploring collaborative strategies to strengthen government support.
Minister Tau welcomed Nigeria’s submission of its AfCFTA tariff concessions, describing it as a significant step toward deeper economic integration. He underscored the importance of working together to unlock the full potential of South Africa–Nigeria economic relations.
