The President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye, has wooed global investors to explore the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s dynamic yet volatile economy.
Oye is in Giessen, Germany, where he delivered the keynote at the third International B2B Conference organised by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK).
With the theme: “The World Meets in Giessen,” the conference, holding from May 20–22, 2025, brings together global business leaders, trade experts, and policymakers to foster cross-continental collaboration and unlock new areas of economic growth.
Oye, who also serves as the Chairman of the Organised Private Sector in Nigeria (OPSN), is using the platform to advocate for increased foreign direct investment in Nigeria, citing untapped potential in areas such as agriculture, renewable energy, technology, real estate, and manufacturing.
The conference serves as a vital platform for Nigerian businesses to connect with their international counterparts, explore global business opportunities, and forge mutually beneficial partnerships.
The NACCIMA president highlighted these opportunities more extensively during his keynote address later at the conference, spotlighting Nigeria’s strategic advantages, its vast consumer market, youthful population, and role as a regional trade leader under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Oye will also participate in a high-level panel discussion titled “Key Emerging Branches in African States,” alongside other experts, global business leaders, diplomats, and policy influencers.
The panel aims to dissect Africa’s evolving trade landscape and explore new sectors of growth in line with global economic trends.
Other participants at the event include former Nigerian Minister of Information and National Orientation, Lai Mohammed; Ambassador Yakubu Audu Dadu of the Nigerian Consulate; Ambassador Azize Diabate of Côte d’Ivoire; and Ambassador Stella Mokaya of Kenya.
Oye, a seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur, continues to champion Nigeria’s role as a strategic business hub in Africa, calling for enhanced bilateral trade and sustainable partnerships with the international business community.
The conference is expected to yield strategic partnerships, new trade deals, and enhanced visibility for African economies on the global stage.
