Nigeria Japan bilateral investment meeting

On August 3, 2026, Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, met with Japanese Ambassador Hideo Suzuki in Abuja to reaffirm the strategic partnership between Nigeria and Japan. Akume highlighted the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, which he said have improved the ease of doing business, macroeconomic stability, and foreign exchange management, attracting foreign direct investment. He noted that 57 Japanese companies currently operate in Nigeria and encouraged more Japanese investment in sectors such as renewable energy, solid minerals, and security. Akume also acknowledged the contributions of the Japan — Japan International Cooperation Agency to infrastructure projects. Ambassador Suzuki commended the reforms, citing rising foreign exchange reserves, naira stabilization, and improved sovereign credit ratings. He referenced a recent visit by Takashi Kobayashi, Chairman of the Policy Research Council of the Japan — List of Liberal Democratic parties, which had rekindled Japanese interest in Nigeria. Both sides pledged to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, security, energy, and human capital development.