Jani Ibrahim Elected FEWACCI President to Boost Trade

Engr. (Dr.) Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, currently serving as the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), was elected President of the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FEWACCI) on September 29, 2026, during an election held in Abuja. His election is seen as a significant milestone for Nigeria and the organized private sector in West Africa, reflecting his distinguished leadership and commitment to private-sector growth.

Ibrahim's agenda as FEWACCI President includes advancing cooperation among chambers of commerce, promoting intra-West African trade, and championing policies that support enterprise growth. His leadership is expected to enhance competitiveness and empower small and medium-scale enterprises, which are vital to the region's economy.

Business leaders have praised his election as timely and transformative, reinforcing Nigeria's role in regional commerce and signaling a new era for FEWACCI focused on innovation and shared prosperity.