The United Kingdom says it has completed its first trade and investment mission to Nigeria.
The mission, first since President Bola Tinubu’s State visit was supported by the UK Department for Business and Trade and delivered by DMA Invest in partnership with the Nigeria Investment Promotion Council (NIPC).
It focused on turning high‑level agreements into practical commercial opportunities for businesses in both countries.
In a statement on Tuesday, the British High Commission said two-day trade mission brought together 43 delegates from 30 British companies to build partnerships, deepen commercial engagement and pursue new opportunities across priority sectors with their Nigerian counterparts.
These sectors include, infrastructure, energy and power, water, environment and climate solutions, agriculture, finance and professional services, testing and certification standards; logistics and supply chains, technology, and others.
According to the high commission, these sectors align closely with the priorities set out under the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP).
The mission also said the sectors reflect areas where UK capability, high standards and long‑term partnership approaches are well matched to Nigeria’s evolving market needs.
“With trade between both countries now at a record £8.1 billion, and Nigeria established as the UK’s largest export market in Africa, the mission highlighted where UK expertise can add the more value to Nigeria’s reform‑driven economy,” the statement read.
The statement quoted Dr Richard Montgomery, British High Commissioner to Nigeria to have said the trade mission is a clear signal of intent.
“As the first UK business delegation to Nigeria since the State visit, it shows how we are turning strong political alignment into real commercial action and long‑term partnerships for businesses in both countries.
“By bringing together UK companies and Nigerian partners across priority sectors, we are backing ambition with delivery and making clear that the UK is committed, engaged and ready to do business with Nigeria for the long term,” Montgomery said.
Also, Aisha Rimi, Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission, said the trade mission represents a timely and strategic step in translating the renewed momentum from the UK–Nigeria State visit into tangible investment outcomes for Nigeria.
According to her, the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission is focused on facilitating partnerships that align with national priorities and unlock value across key sectors of the economy.
“The strong interest from UK companies reflects growing confidence in Nigeria’s reforms and its position as a leading investment destination in Africa.
“We remain committed to working closely with our partners to ensure that these engagements result in sustainable investments, job creation, and inclusive economic growth for both countries,” she said.
Atam Sandhu, Chief Executive, DMA Invest, said DMA’s role was to convene the right stakeholders and translate strategic alignment into practical commercial outcomes.
Sandhu said the quality of engagement across infrastructure, energy, finance and related sectors reflects the depth of opportunity in Nigeria and the UK’s commitment to long-term partnership.
“We are proud to have supported this mission alongside the UK Department for Business and Trade and NIPC, and to help accelerate conversations that move projects closer to investment and delivery,” he said.
The DMA is a Multi-Service Development Consultancy widely considered to be one of the world’s leading trade and investment promotion bodies for economies outside the G20.
The body was established to help money flow into the world’s emerging economies through a number of vehicles including investment summits for sovereign governments.
