The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening trade and investment relations with the United States as part of a broader strategy to foster economic growth and sustainable development. This assurance was given during a meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the United States Consul General to Nigeria, Mr. Rick Swart, held in Abuja.
According to a statement released on Tuesday by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, the meeting was attended on behalf of the minister by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya. Discussions at the meeting centred on the historic and strategic nature of the Nigeria-U.S. bilateral relationship and the potential for expanding cooperation across multiple economic sectors.
The minister, through his representative, noted that Nigeria values its enduring partnership with the United States and is eager to explore new frontiers for mutual benefit. He stressed that efforts will be geared toward increasing investment flows, promoting innovation, and enhancing trade in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to align Nigeria’s economic policies with global best practices while strengthening international alliances to attract sustainable investment and support national development priorities.
