The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to deepening trade and investment relations with the United States as part of its broader strategy to drive economic growth and national development.
This assurance was made during a meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the U.S. Consul General to Nigeria, Mr. Rick Swart, held in Abuja.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, the minister — represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya — highlighted the historic and strategic bilateral relationship between Nigeria and the United States.
“The minister emphasised that Nigeria values its partnership with the United States and will explore new frontiers to enhance investment opportunities, promote innovation, and contribute to sustainable development in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration,” the statement read.
Edun further reiterated the government’s dedication to creating a conducive environment for foreign direct investment, stressing that improved cooperation with the United States aligns with Tinubu’s economic reform agenda, which prioritises private sector participation, fiscal sustainability, and inclusive growth.
In his remarks, the U.S. Consul General commended the Federal Government’s ongoing reform initiatives and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic development.
“The United States and Nigeria have built a resilient and enduring partnership. We will continue to explore new opportunities for collaboration in trade, investment, and capacity building. Our goal is to support Nigeria in achieving broad-based economic growth and improving the lives of its citizens,” Swart stated.
He also stressed the importance of transparent, business-friendly policies to ensure continued success for U.S. companies operating in Nigeria.
Both parties expressed confidence in the future of their partnership and pledged to strengthen economic cooperation, increase trade volumes, and boost foreign direct investment between the two nations.
