By Gloria Ikibah
Business leaders, policymakers, and members of the diplomatic community recently gathered in Lagos for the 2025 annual stakeholder conference of Eurocham Nigeria (The European Business Chamber) to discuss the impact of Nigeria’s economic reforms on trade, investment, and sustainable growth.
With the theme “Achieving Growth Post-Reforms,” the conference provided a platform to explore opportunities across key sectors, including trade, aviation, tourism, energy, finance, and workforce transformation.
In his welcome address, Eurocham Nigeria President, Mr. Yann Gilbert, emphasized the organization’s role in championing policies that foster economic progress and strengthen EU-Nigeria business ties.
Delivering a keynote speech, Honorary President of Eurocham Nigeria and European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, reaffirmed the EU’s dedication to Nigeria’s economic transformation. He outlined initiatives aimed at deepening trade relations and unlocking investment potential, introducing the EU-Eurocham Support Grant as a mechanism to boost private-sector growth.
In a second keynote address, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN) who was represented by the Special Adviser on Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Janet Oputa, highlighted the aviation sector’s role in post-reform economic expansion. Speaking on “Aviation: A Catalyst for Growth,” she detailed ongoing infrastructure projects and emerging investment opportunities in Nigeria’s air transport industry.
A key feature of the event was a presentation by Ms. Danelee Masia, Director Economist for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa at Deutsche Bank, titled “Nigeria: A Path to Renewed Growth.” She provided a macroeconomic analysis of Nigeria’s recovery, focusing on fiscal reforms, foreign exchange policies, and investment trends shaping the nation’s future.
Eurocham Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships between Nigeria and the European business community. The organization pledged continued advocacy for pro-business policies, regulatory enhancements, and economic cooperation initiatives that benefit both Nigeria and the EU.