The Federal Government has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s trade integration agenda, expand industrial capacity, and attract investments to drive sustainable growth across the continent.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the assurance at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers, describing the forum as “a critical gateway to unlocking new opportunities across the continent.”
On the sidelines of the event, Edun met with Afreximbank President, Prof. Benedict Oramah, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who chairs IATF 2025. Their talks focused on Nigeria’s trade agenda, industrialisation, and strategies for transformative investments.
Day two of the fair featured sessions including the Trade Forum, Arise Industrialization Day, Global Africa Day, and the CANE Auto Forum, all of which underscored Africa’s growing role in global supply chains and the importance of intra-African trade.
Reaffirming Nigeria’s reform drive, Edun said:
“Our approach is focused on building a competitive landscape where trade and enterprise can flourish. With President Tinubu’s reforms, Nigeria is not only opening its doors to investments but also positioning itself to lead Africa’s push for deeper economic integration.
