Cooperation between Tanzania and Nigeria Chambers of Commerce for strengthened bilateral ties between the two countries.

 

H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, Tanzania High Commissioner to Nigeria met with Sir Ide John Udeagbala, President, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to facilitate the forging of trade relations between Tanzania and Nigeria businesses through the cooperation of the national Chambers, NACCIMA and Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) as well as Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC). The President assures His Excellency that NACCIMA is ready to contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations between the sister countries, by deliberate, strategic collaborations based on trade, and driven by the Chambers of commerce within the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). He assures that a draft MoU will be shared with Tanzania counterparts, followed by a trade mission from Nigeria to Tanzania as soon as COVID-19 travel restrictions are eased. At the moment, a virtual meeting will be organized to carry forward the interactions among the Chambers. The High Commissioner presented to Sir John a plaque and brochures on potentials and opportunities in trade, tourism and investment available in Tanzania. Sir John Udeagbala reciprocated by presenting His Excellency the barge of NACCIMA.