NCSP and NACCIMA Collaborate to Boost Nigeria's SMEs

The Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Nigerian-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) are aligning to drive Nigeria's next industrial leap, emphasizing the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as key beneficiaries of trade with China. During a high-level strategic meeting, NCSP Director Joseph Tegb outlined the partnership's framework, which aims to enhance coordination and oversight of initiatives related to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

The focus will be on harmonizing efforts across federal and sub-national levels to improve policy coherence and eliminate fragmentation. Tegb highlighted the strategic value of China's zero-tariff agreement with African countries, which could enhance Nigeria's manufacturing capabilities and export competitiveness.

NACCIMA Chairman Engr. Jani Ibrahim praised the structured engagement model and reaffirmed the private sector's readiness to collaborate with NCSP to mobilize enterprises and provide policy feedback to ensure measurable outcomes from Nigeria-China economic engagement.