Nigeria and Japan are planning to ascertain an industrial and investment hub to facilitate enterprise partnerships, know-how switch, industrial development and entry to the broader African market.
This was a key a part of a proposal formulated on the tenth Nigeria–Japan Special Partnership Forum, held in Abuja on August 27, 2026.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, throughout a bilateral assembly with Japan’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, on October 26, referred to as for the implementation of the outcomes of the Forum by way of concrete programmes, investment commitments and common consultations between each nations’ overseas ministries.
“The outcomes of the Forum must be translated into concrete programmes, investment commitments and measurable development outcomes,” the minister stated.
A press release by the Minister’s spokesperson, Magnus Eze, on Tuesday stated she reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to a strategic and mutually useful partnership.
Amb. Odumegwu-Ojukwu expressed appreciation for Japan’s longstanding growth help and referred to as for stronger efforts to translate bilateral agreements into tangible financial and growth outcomes.
The minister requested the Japanese Embassy’s help in growing a sensible roadmap for the initiative.
She additionally referred to as for stronger partnerships between Nigerian and Japanese firms by way of joint ventures, native content material growth, abilities switch and integration into Japanese provide chains.
In the vitality sector, Nigeria welcomed Japan’s curiosity in resilient vitality and critical-mineral provide chains, encouraging investment in strong minerals, gasoline growth, cleaner vitality applied sciences and industrial decarbonisation.
On regional safety, Odumegwu-Ojukwu reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to regional stability by way of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, whereas encouraging continued Japanese assist for African-led peace and growth initiatives.
On consular affairs, Nigeria referred to as for continued dialogue on visa-related challenges and sensible measures to facilitate legit journey for enterprise individuals, college students, researchers, authorities officers and vacationers.
“Existing cordial relations between both countries can be translated into a more dynamic partnership focused on investment, industrialisation, technology transfer and shared prosperity,” the minister stated.
Also, Ambassador Suzuki Hideo stated his nation was desirous of deepening bilateral cooperation with Nigeria, describing it as a strategic African big.
He assured that visa-related points can be dealt with expeditiously.
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