Senior officials of the Federal Government of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday held the inaugural Nigeria–EU Senior Officials’ Trade and Investment Dialogue (TID) in Abuja, aimed at deepening economic cooperation and charting new areas of collaboration.
The meeting was co-chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, and Director of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE), Ms. Dora Correia.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, welcomed the initiative, describing it as a milestone that reflects the growing importance of trade and investment in the EU–Nigeria partnership.
During the dialogue, officials exchanged views on key economic issues, including trade and investment policy, cooperation on market access barriers, preferential trade and investment frameworks, regulatory measures, and potential areas of development cooperation. They also discussed collaboration within the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Both sides emphasized the importance of addressing emerging challenges while seizing opportunities for stronger economic ties. The dialogue will continue, with the second meeting scheduled to take place in Brussels, Belgium, in 2026, on a date yet to be confirmed.
