Abuja, Nigeria — The World Trade Centre (WTC) Abuja has announced ambitious plans to introduce new amenities and initiatives in 2025, aimed at revolutionizing Nigeria’s property sector and positioning the Centre as a hub for global trade and innovation.
The Vice President of WTC Abuja, Mr. Ahmed Karim Adelaja, shared the developments during the Centre’s end-of-the-year business and networking cocktail event held on Saturday. He highlighted the Centre’s resilience in driving real estate growth and fostering trade opportunities in Nigeria throughout 2024.
“At WTC Abuja, we are more than a landmark; we are Nigeria’s strategic gateway to global trade,” Adelaja said. “Our mission is clear: to attract international brands, foster innovation, and unlock global opportunities for Nigerian enterprises.”
Among the Centre’s plans are the launch of a Trade Accelerator Programme to prepare local businesses for global markets, participation in the Global Business Forum in Marseille, France, and enhanced security measures that will make WTC Abuja Nigeria’s most secure commercial hub.
The Centre will also unveil an exclusive WTC clubhouse in 2025, designed to enhance recreation, culture, and community well-being for its residents. In April, WTC Abuja will lead a business delegation to the Global Business Forum to strengthen trade ties and unlock international opportunities.
By the third quarter of 2025, the Centre plans to implement cutting-edge security technology, creating a model for advanced infrastructure in Nigeria. The Trade Accelerator Programme, which will be launched at the WTC Abuja Trade Hub, aims to transition local businesses into export-ready enterprises.
Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, commended the Centre’s efforts, stating that its partnership with the ministry aligns with Nigeria’s vision of becoming an export-driven economy.
The WTC Abuja also signed two significant memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and AfriLabs to promote trade, innovation, and entrepreneurship across Nigeria and Africa.
The agreement with ACCI focuses on joint trade missions, business matchmaking, and capacity-building programs to enhance Nigeria’s non-oil exports and global trade competitiveness. Meanwhile, the partnership with AfriLabs, a network of over 450 innovation hubs across Africa, will drive digital trade, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship in sectors such as agriculture, health, and education.
These initiatives reflect the Centre’s commitment to fostering economic growth and positioning Nigeria as a key player in global trade and innovation.
