Lagos State and the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) have pledged an alliance to expand Nigeria-United Kingdom trade.
This pledge was made during the inauguration of the 19th NBCC president, Abimbola Olashore, in Lagos.
In his acceptance speech, Olashore described his new role as an honour. He renewed his commitment to strengthening Nigeria–UK trade and acknowledged the complex economic landscape shaped by global shifts and domestic challenges.
In his promise to improve trade opportunities, increase the Chamber’s visibility, and position NBCC as a major voice in economic development.
Olashore outlined key priorities for his administration to include expanding trade and investment opportunities; enhancing NBCC’s visibility and influence; strengthening strategic engagements with policymakers, and positioning the Chamber as a leading voice in Nigeria’s economic development discourse.
Chairman of the occasion, Babatunde Fashola, a former Governor of Lagos State, applauded the theme of the event; “Unlocking Africa’s future and trade as the engine of economic competitiveness.”
He highlighted the importance of trade in a digital world, urging policymakers to confront challenges facing MSMEs and improve infrastructure critical to commerce.
He noted that humans are the only obstacle to increasing trade as trade and diplomacy have become handy tools for development, especially now when tariffs are playing a big role in global development.
