Held on Tuesday, July, 15 2025, the Event was Moderated by Wofai Samuel, Acting Director-General, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce. Keynote Speaker – Gavin van der Burgh; Founder & CEO, U.S.-Africa Trade Desk. Guest Speaker, Ayanna Khan; Founder & CEO – Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce, Delaware, USA. Speaker – Sheriff Balogun; President, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce.

Panelists; William Fanjoy; Senior Advisor: Bilateral Trade & Policy, U.S.-Africa Trade Desk and Frances Fraser; Director of Continental Services, U.S. Africa Trade Desk.

Acting Director-General of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce; Wofai Samuel leading the presentation at NACC – UA-Afric Trade Desk Information session.

Wofai Samuel, Acting Director-General of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, addressing the Audience at the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber in 2025.

The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Lagos Continental Hotel.
A priority one-day gathering of the Chamber’s stakeholders, the meeting began with a statement by the President, Alhaji Sheriff Balogun, who reiterated that: “2024 was filled with various developments; economically, politically, and otherwise, and as a reputable and influential player in the U.S.-Nigeria business community, the NACC continues to directly engage with policymakers, opinion leaders, and stakeholders by lobbying and advocating for the interests and concerns of our members”.

The Annual General Meeting culminated with the presentation and adoption of the financial statement for 2024.

Visits were made to Kenya, Lagos & Abuja and the Chamber, led by Our Distinguished President, Alhaji Sheriff Balogun, the Acting Director-General, Wofai Samuel and Members met with the team during their visit in Lagos.

The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce visited the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos, for the presentation of the Nigeria-U.S. Healthcare Sector White Paper, compiled by NACC’s Health Sectoral Group Chair, Dr Ola Brown, MFR, accompanied by the Acting Director-General, Ms Wofai Samuel.

The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) held a major event on April 12, 2025, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, marking four key milestones: the inauguration of Alhaji Sheriff Balogun as its 20th National President, the Chamber’s 65th anniversary, the launch of its proposed headquarters (NACC Plaza), and the induction of 52 new members.

Themed “The Power of Cooperation: 65 Years of Optimising Nigerian-American Economic Relations,” the event drew prominent leaders from government, business, and diplomacy. Balogun unveiled his leadership team and strategic plan to strengthen U.S.-Nigeria trade beyond $10 billion, while the Chamber also honored impactful individuals and organizations, including past presidents.

The ceremony was chaired by AFC President Mr. Zubairu, with Lagos State Governor represented by Mrs. Folashade Ambrose Medebem as Chief Host. Distinguished guests included industry leaders, government officials, and traditional rulers. For 65 years, NACC has played a crucial role in advancing trade, investment, and economic ties between Nigeria and the United States.

Cheers to our shared relationship and prosperity.
Appreciating Our Sponsors:
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
Zenith Carex Express
Fast Credit Limited
Kaduna State Government

Zamfara State Government
Zenith Bank Plc
PwC Nigeria
Turkish Airlines
Parallex Bank
Fortune Global Shipping and Logistics Limited
Lagos Continental
Trade Modernisation Project Limited Trade Modernisation
Stanbic IBTC
The FMN Group
Eight Medical | Techstars ‘23

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Themed: “2025 Economic Outlook for Nigeria”, the Event brought together stakeholders from Nigeria’s Banking & Financial Institutions, Manufacturing, Creative Industry, Diaspora, Technology, and other sectors across the Country’s Economic value chain.

In a welcome remark delivered by the President, Alhaji Sheriff Balogun, he emphasised current key economic developments, including the strategic reforms aimed at stabilising and growing the economy, as well as the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework.

Acting Director-General, Wofai Samuel, reiterated the Chamber’s position as instrumental in facilitating Trade and Investments, strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and the United States through networking, advocacy, and trade services, Supporting Economic Diversification, promoting non-oil exports, and encouraging investments in emerging sectors and urged stakeholders to collaborate with NACC in shaping Nigeria’s economic future.

The Guest Speaker, Tola Adeyemi, Managing Partner of KPMG Professional Services, provided an insightful analysis of Nigeria’s economic landscape, discussing current challenges, ongoing reforms, and implications for 2025.

The Panelists were:
1. Dr. Muda Yusuf,
CEO, Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise.
2. Dele K. Oye
President – Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Mines, Industry & Agriculture – NACCIMA.
3. Dr. Adelana Olamilekan
MD/CEO, Zenith Carex International Limited.
4. The Event was moderator: Dr. Nneka Okekearu,
Director – Enterprise Development Centre, Pan Atlantic University.

The Event also served as an avenue to Honour Excellence in the Creative Industry. Mr. Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), an iconic Industry Figure was presented with the Creative Industry Legend Award for his outstanding contributions to Nollywood and Nigeria’s broader creative economy.

Also, the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC)., participated actively at the recent Nigerian Economic Summit. Represented by the President, Alhaji Sheriff Balogun the panel session was on the topic: “Rural Inclusion, a necessity for economic growth and development”.

The Team was led by Acting Director-General, Wofai Samuel and the President, Sheriff Balogun.