NACCIMA Seeks APC Support for Local Production, $1 Trillion Economy Target
Oru Leonard
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to strengthen its support for local production and Nigerian businesses as part of efforts to achieve the Federal Government’s $1 trillion economy target by 2030.
The appeal was made by NACCIMA’s National Public Relations Officer, Hajiah Madinat Adigun-Oladotun, during a courtesy visit to the APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, in Abuja on Wednesday evening.
During the visit, Adigun-Oladotun outlined NACCIMA’s mandate as the voice of the Nigerian business community and highlighted some of the association’s major activities over the past two years under the leadership of its National President, Engr. Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON.
She explained that the association had continued to engage relevant government institutions, members of the diplomatic community and international investors to promote Nigerian enterprises, attract investments and strengthen the country’s economic development.
According to her, NACCIMA remains committed to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030, stressing that achieving the target would require stronger institutional support, increased investment and a more business-friendly environment.
“NACCIMA, under our National President, Engr. Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, is actively supporting the $1 trillion economy by 2030 agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We believe the right support and a more conducive environment for businesses can take us to that level,” she said.
She identified the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Bank of Industry and Bank of Agriculture, among others, as institutions with which NACCIMA has maintained strategic engagements.
The NACCIMA spokesperson also highlighted the association’s efforts to expand Nigeria’s international business relationships through engagements with foreign embassies, diplomatic representatives and international investors.
She disclosed that NACCIMA would host a Business-to-Business (B2B) Investment Forum in Guangzhou, China, on November 2, 2026, as part of efforts to attract foreign direct investment and showcase Nigeria’s economic opportunities to the international business community.
Adigun-Oladotun described the forum as an important platform for promoting Nigeria’s investment potential, including opportunities available across the country’s various states.
She appealed to the APC leadership to support the association’s advocacy initiatives and amplify the concerns of Nigerian businesses at the highest levels of political decision-making.
“We want you to further advocate NACCIMA in rooms that matter,” she said.
She also stressed the importance of prioritising local production and supporting indigenous enterprises, reaffirming NACCIMA’s commitment to its Nigeria First advocacy campaign.
In his response, Dalori commended NACCIMA for its contributions to promoting trade, investment and productivity, noting that the association’s engagements complement the Federal Government’s economic development efforts.
He highlighted some of the incentives introduced by the Tinubu administration to support businesses but acknowledged that further progress could be made in improving the business environment and strengthening economic activities.
The APC Deputy National Chairman welcomed the NACCIMA delegation and pledged the necessary moral support for the association’s efforts to advance the interests of Nigerian businesses and promote national economic growth.
