The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), a Japanese government-related body have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote trade and investment between both countries. The MoU was signed at the just concluded 2017 Lagos International Trade Fair.

The partnership is expected to cover a wide range of activities for collaboration between both countries such as exchange of information on trade and investment, co-hosting seminars, exhibitions and business delegations, and advocating for enabling business environment. At the signing ceremony, JETRO’s Executive Vice President and Head of Africa, Dr. Katsumi Hirano said: “We notice that the Federal Government of Nigeria aims to achieve a private-sector driven economy under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari.”