Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Henry Owen
Nigeria and Tunisia have taken concrete steps to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, following a high-level meeting between the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh.
The discussions, held on the sidelines of the AATB and AHEB meetings in Abuja, focused on expanding trade, improving investment flows, and unlocking new opportunities for private-sector collaboration across both countries.
Minister Edun emphasized President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to accelerating intra-African commerce, noting that the continent still conducts more trade with external partners than within its own borders. He outlined Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms — from policies designed to attract foreign and local investment, to initiatives that improve the ease of doing business and support vulnerable populations — all targeted at building a more resilient and competitive economy.
According to Edun, the time has come for Nigeria and Tunisia to translate long-standing diplomatic goodwill into measurable economic outcomes. He announced that a joint working group will be inaugurated to ensure that agreed-upon areas of cooperation are implemented swiftly and effectively.
“This partnership must move from conversation to execution. A joint working group will ensure follow-through and practical outcomes,” he said.
Tunisia, on its part, expressed a strong desire to deepen commercial ties with Africa’s largest economy. Minister Abdelhafidh highlighted key sectors with high cooperation potential, including tourism, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology, and small- and medium-enterprise (SME) development.
He also disclosed that Tunisia plans to establish a direct Tunis–Abuja flight route by 2026, a move expected to ease mobility for investors, reduce travel time, and stimulate business exchanges between both countries.
Both ministers agreed that enhanced Nigeria–Tunisia economic collaboration aligns with Africa’s broader push for regional integration and expanded market access under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). They noted that stronger bilateral ties would help propel private-sector growth, deepen value-chain development, and unlock new investment opportunities for both nations.
The renewed partnership signals a joint commitment to practical, actionable cooperation capable of accelerating trade, attracting investment, and contributing to shared economic prosperity across the continent.
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