US Chamber of Commerce President to Meet Nigeria's Speaker

Kendra Clark, President of the United States Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled to visit Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday. This visit aims to strengthen Nigeria-US parliamentary relations and explore investment opportunities.

Hon. Okey-Joe Onuakalusi (Rep, Oshodi/Isolo Ii), Chairman of the friendship House Committee on Nigeria-USA Parliamentary Relations, announced the meeting during a committee session. The Speaker has agreed to host the American delegation at 3 p.m. on Monday.

Additionally, a dinner hosted by the US Embassy in Abuja is planned for October 25, allowing committee members to interact with the delegation. This visit is a continuation of contacts established during previous engagements, including a visit in May 2025.

The committee is working to develop a framework for sustained engagement with American business interests, including a tour of the National Assembly for the visiting delegation. Hon. Fredrick Agbodi mentioned that a list of interested Nigerian businesspeople would be compiled to facilitate structured engagement.