ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NIGERIAN OFFICE FOR TRADE NEGOTIATIONS

What Is This Policy?

The establishment of a dedicated office to coordinate and lead Nigeria's trade negotiation strategies at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels.

Who Does It Target?

Nigerian trade negotiators, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, exporters, importers, and business associations.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Strengthen Nigeria's trade negotiation capacity, protect national economic interests, and ensure favorable trade agreements at all levels.

Key Features

Dedicated Negotiation Team: Professional team for trade negotiations. Strategy Coordination: Coordinates Nigeria's trade negotiation positions across agreements. Stakeholder Engagement: Consults with private sector and civil society on trade issues. Agreement Monitoring: Monitors implementation of existing trade agreements.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Established and operational. Coverage: All international trade negotiations involving Nigeria. Funding: Federal government appropriation.

How to Access

Stakeholders engage through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. Submit trade concerns through industry associations Participate in stakeholder consultations Portal: trade.gov.ng

Impact & Metrics

Strengthens Nigeria's position in international trade negotiations.

Official Resources

Website: trade.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Abuja

Legal Framework

Established under the authority of the Federal Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment pursuant to its enabling legislation and the Presidential Executive Order framework. Operates within Nigeria's obligations under the WTO Agreements, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme, and bilateral Free Trade Agreements. Aligns with the UNCTAD guidelines on trade negotiation capacity and the AU Trade Policy Framework.