South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Fostering Economic Diplomacy with Nigeria

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering economic diplomacy with Nigeria to bridge cultural and geographical divides in order to unlock new opportunities for trade and investment that would drive growth and development in Africa. The Acting High Commissioner and Consul General of South Africa in Nigeria, Professor Bobby Moroe, made this declaration during the 2025 Outward Selling Trade Mission to Nigeria organized by the South Africa Consulate General in Lagos and the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) of South Africa.

Moroe emphasized the unique opportunity for both countries to strengthen trade and investment ties, drive economic growth, and explore transformative power of trade to stimulate growth, generate employment, and enhance development. The Chairman of the Africa Chamber of Commerce, Ije Jidenma, highlighted the strong bond between Nigeria and South Africa and urged African countries to make Africa home for Africans.

Sonny Iroche, CEO of GEN AI Learning Concepts Limited, emphasized the importance of leveraging opportunities presented by AI to advance trade between South.