BREAKING: Nigeria-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Inaugurated to Strengthen Bilateral Trade, Investment
The Nigeria-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (NMCC) has been inaugurated to enhance trading relations between Nigeria and Mexico.
The inauguration took place in Abuja on Tuesday where the members of the Board of Directors were introduced to the members of the public.
The Ambassador of Mexico to Nigeria, Amb. Alfredo Miranda, during the inauguration ceremony organised by the embassy in Abuja described NMCC as a new chapter in the economic, cultural and strategic relations between the two great nations.
He stated that NMCC would bridge businesses, ideas, innovation and opportunities between Nigeria and Mexico, as two countries rich in heritage, resilient in spirit and bold in ambition.
According to him, the NMCC would serve as a catalyst and provide critical support to businesses from both countries, promote trade and investment, offer market intelligence and foster mutual understanding.
Miranda said: “This is the moment we are certain will work, create a new narrative and show to people that together Nigeria and Mexico are big power houses.
“The two countries do wonderful work for their continents. We have to continue working in trade, this is why it is important to focus on these strategic areas and see the capacity of some countries.
“I believe that in the future, we will have more positive figures than what we have just done. “
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, underscored the need for both countries to strengthen their bilateral ties to harness economic potential.
Tuggar, who was represented by Amb. Anderson Madubuike, Director, Economic, Trade and Investment Department of the ministry, said: “There are so much that the two countries can do in advancing the global economy, good enough this NMCC has come at an auspicious moment.
“By talking about globalisation we are saying African countries must come together to take their rightful places in the committee of nations.”
Also speaking, the Minister of Livestock and Rural Development, Mr Idi Mukhtar, promised to open new-vista for agriculture to thrive through adequate investment in production of red meat, animal disease management and processing of diary.
Mukhtar said, Nigeria today imports not less than 1.5 billion USD worth of diary products, we are hoping to upscale operations of the red meat industries, create opportunities and competition at the international market.
“So, the ministry is open to investment and this is where we have been able to send a message to all captains of industry and the newly created Nigerian-Mexico,” he said.
For her part, the President of NMCC, Arim Topete, commended the event, which marked a new era for the chamber to be built on trust, opportunity and vision.
According to her, Mexico is not just a regional powerhouse, it is the 12th largest economy in the world with a Gross Domestic Product of 1.8 trillion dollars.
Pete said, “We are going to focus on trade with Nigeria as our primary focus. Times have changed and the rules of trade have also been rewritten.
“So it is a good time for NMCC because there are so many opportunities across both countries. Our economies are so complimentary, it is for us to now start the initiative,” she said.
The event attracted the President of NMCC the Nigerian Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Dele Kelvin Oye,
Others include representatives of the Nigeria trade chambers. diplomats and leaders of the private sector.
NMCC was established to promote bilateral trade and investment, support businesses in navigating regulatory landscapes and foster collaborations that generate jobs, technology and knowledge across both countries.
