Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

 

The High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania in Abuja, Nigeria, is pleased to announce that on 1^st August, 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and the oldest Chamber in West Africa, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), for the promotion of trade and business between Nigeria and Tanzania in line with the provisions of the AfCFTA.

The process of signing the MoU has been midwifed by the Tanzania High Commission, Abuja under the able headship of His Excellency, Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, over several months with the first virtual meeting between the leadership of the Chambers held on 13^th October 2021, and several correspondences. It is expected that the Memorandum of Action will follow and tangible measurable outcomes will shortly be evident. 

The High Commission appreciates the current leadership of the LCCI, Asiwaju (Dr.) Michael Olawale-Cole, President of LCCI and Dr. Chinyere Almona (Mrs), Director General of LCCI, as well as the immediate past President and Director General, Mrs Toki Mabogunje and Dr. Muda Yusuf, for their support and commitment to the success of the decision to link both Chambers. Moreover, our gratitude goes to Mr. Paul Faraj Koyi, President of TCCIA, who has been in the fore front of driving the process in Tanzania, the immediate past Executive Director of TCCIA, Ms. Judith Karangi, Ms. Janeth Kambona the current coordinator and the Acting Executive Director, Mr. Nebart Mwapwele, for the enthusiasm and efforts made to see this cooperation take-off on a proper framework.

Asiwaju (Dr.) Michael Olawale-Cole, President of LCCI 

Mr. Paul Faraj Koyi, President of TCCIA