NBCC deepens policy engagement with finance ministry to boost UK-Nigeria trade ties
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) is ramping up its policy advocacy drive, following a strategic visit by its leadership team to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, in Abuja.
Led by its President, Abimbola Olashore, the delegation’s visit forms part of the Chamber’s renewed effort to strengthen public-private collaboration, promote UK–Nigeria htrade and investment, and address regulatory issues affecting its members.
Olashore reaffirmed NBCC’s role as a bridge between business and government, emphasizing the Chamber’s support for ongoing fiscal and structural reforms aimed at enhancing competitiveness and investor confidence.
“The NBCC remains committed to strengthening the bridge between business and policy. We appreciate the Honourable Minister’s openness to partnership and constructive dialogue,” he said.
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Edun, in turn, commended the Chamber’s proactive engagement and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a predictable macroeconomic environment that encourages private-sector-led growth.
He said current fiscal reforms are focused on stabilising revenues, improving efficiency, and supporting sectors with high export potential.
Both parties discussed potential areas of collaboration, including joint investment promotion initiatives, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, tax policy reforms, and co-hosted stakeholder forums to ensure consistent feedback between business leaders and policymakers.
Edun encouraged NBCC to continue submitting data-driven policy recommendations to help shape government decisions on fiscal and trade issues.
The meeting concluded with a pledge to institutionalise open dialogue between the Chamber and the Ministry, ensuring sustained engagement on policies critical to Nigeria’s economic recovery and investor confidence.
Founded over four decades ago, the NBCC serves as Nigeria’s foremost bilateral chamber, promoting trade, investment, and policy partnerships that strengthen economic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
