Nigeria–Indonesia Chamber of Commerce hosts 4th Investment and Trade Forum to boost collaboration in energy, agriculture, and technology sectors.
Nigeria and Indonesia have renewed their commitment to deepening bilateral trade and investment ties at the 4th Nigerian–Indonesian Investment and Trade Forum (NIITF 2025) held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Themed “Unlocking Potentials and Building a Sustainable Economic Future,” the forum brought together government officials, diplomats, and private sector leaders to explore opportunities in energy, agriculture, health, and manufacturing.
Ishmael Balogun, President of the Nigerian–Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI), revealed that trade volume between both nations had grown from $1.73 billion in 2019 to over $6 billion in 2023, describing it as “a testament to renewed confidence.”
The Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Bambang Suharto, commended NICCI for serving as a credible bridge between both nations, pledging more collaboration in renewable energy, agribusiness, and healthcare.
Representing Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, Zahrah Mustapha, DG of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, said Nigeria’s reforms are designed to attract global capital and improve ease of doing business.
A high-level panel discussion explored ways to mitigate trade bottlenecks, featuring NEXIM Bank’s Ibrahim Gaga and ECOWAS Economic Committee Chairman Sylvie Tomasua.
Awards were presented to Suharto, Mustapha, and Gaga for excellence in diplomacy, public service, and trade expansion.
Closing the forum, Balogun declared, “Together, Nigeria and Indonesia will not only trade — we will transform. We will write the next chapter of Africa–Asia cooperation.”
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