TANZANIA SEEKS STRONGER TRADE PARTNERSHIP WITH NIGERIA
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Tanzania High Commission in Abuja has urged greater trade and investment cooperation between Tanzania and Nigeria, emphasizing that stronger business-to-business collaboration is key to unlocking opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
In a statement issued on Saturday, the mission said it is stepping up efforts to promote economic diplomacy and boost bilateral trade through increased engagement with investors, importers, distributors, and other private-sector stakeholders in both countries.
The High Commission noted that its participation in international trade platforms is part of a broader strategy aimed at expanding market access for Tanzanian products while fostering mutually beneficial commercial partnerships across the African continent.
“The participation of the Tanzania High Commission aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen economic diplomacy and deepen trade relations between Tanzania and Nigeria,” the statement said.
The mission said such engagements were designed to boost bilateral trade, encourage private-sector collaboration and create new investment opportunities across sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing and services.
It noted that Tanzania’s expanding export base presents significant opportunities for Nigerian businesses seeking high-quality agricultural and value-added products.
The High Commission stressed that stronger commercial ties between the two countries would contribute to the objectives of the AfCFTA, the continent-wide trade pact aimed at increasing intra-African trade and economic integration.
It urged businesses and investors in both countries to take advantage of trade exhibitions and business forums to establish partnership and explore new market opportunities.
As part of those efforts, Tanzania will participate in the Food & Beverage West Africa 2026 exhibition scheduled to hold in Lagos from June 9 to June 11.
The mission said the event would provide a platform to showcase Tanzania’s food and beverage products, including tea, coffee, wines, cashew nuts, spices, spreads and dips, alongside other value-added agricultural products.
Visitors will be able to explore the Tanzania Pavilion at Booth 3E06 in Hall 3, where a range of products reflecting the country’s agricultural capacity and value-chain development will be displayed.
According to the mission, the pavilion will also serve as a hub for trade promotion and investment discussions, with a delegation of Tanzanian private-sector firms and industry representatives expected to hold business-to-business meetings with Nigerian and international buyers, distributors, importers, retailers, investors and hospitality industry stakeholders.
The High Commission said Tanzania remains one of the fastest-growing economies in East Africa, adding that the exhibition would serve as a platform to deepen business relations between Tanzania and Nigeria and unlock fresh trade and investment opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework.
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