Officials at the event.
By Valentine Amanze
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has reinvigorated its global business in China with the Consul General in Guangzhou on November 3, 2025.
The parley was a prelude to its forthcoming Business Forum.
Despite the large number of Nigerians operating in the city, many of whom are engaged in logistics, the Consul General, Ambassador Collins Onwueke, disclosed that there had been very few formal Nigerian business presence in China.
The Consul General commended also NACCIMA for its active involvement, while hailing its President, Dr. Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, for mobilizing a strong delegation.
He said that such visits would help expand Chinese understanding of Nigerian entrepreneurship and dexterity.
In his remarks, Dr. Jani Ibrahim acknowledged the warm reception accorded to the Nigerian delegation by the Consulate General of Nigeria in Guangzhou, noting that the Consul’s presence at the airport at his arrival as a gesture of partnership and goodwill.
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He commended the efforts of both teams in advancing Nigeria’s trade and investment agenda, describing the forum as “a timely step toward structured engagement between Nigerian and Chinese businesses.”
Highlighting NACCIMA’s strategic focus, Ibrahim stated that the core of his mission was to “proactively connect Nigerian businesses to global opportunities,” with China, particularly the Guangdong province, being a key player in NACCIMA’s global trade strategy.
He reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of a “private-sector-driven economy” , adding that NACCIMA’s role was to connect Nigerian entrepreneurs with international opportunities.
“China has demonstrated focus, technology, and commitment. It’s time we move from a buyer–seller relationship to deeper collaboration,” he said.
Besides, the NACCIMA president proposed a structured partnership between NACCIMA and the Nigerian Consulate in China which would include regular delegation exchanges and curated business missions amongst others.
Ibrahim further announced that NACCIMA would establish a dedicated China Relations Desk at its Secretariat to strengthen communication and follow-up on agreed initiatives.
He also extended an invitation to the Consul General to attend NACCIMA’s upcoming Business Forum in Nigeria.
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