The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with Nigeria, with Ambassador Richard Mills naming the U.S.–Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP) as a top priority. Speaking Tuesday in Abuja at the launch of CIP working groups, Mills said the initiative aims to foster economic growth and create shared opportunities. The CIP, formalised in July 2024, will focus on agriculture, digital economy, and infrastructure through collaboration between senior government officials and private sector leaders from both countries.
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Middle East and Africa, Thomas Bruns, said the partnership reflects a joint push to deepen trade, innovation, and job creation. He emphasised that by removing non-tariff barriers and investing in key sectors, the two nations can build a solid foundation for long-term growth. The U.S. Commerce Department, he added, is proud to support these goals as a bridge between both governments and the business community.
Alongside Mills, Nigeria’s Minister of Trade, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and other senior officials agreed to track progress biannually and identify new areas of cooperation. The next CIP formal meeting is set for later this year.
