The Government of Illinois implemented an Inbound Trade mission to Nigeria from Wednesday, March 13th to Friday, March 15th, 2024.
Acting Director-General, Wofai Samuel stated that “the Mission was aimed at promoting two-way trade between Nigeria and the State of Illinois, identifying sales representatives for goods, services, and products produced in Illinois, Introduce Goods, Services, and Products from Illinois market to the Nigerian Market, and overall networking with strategic persons across Government, the United States Diplomatic Community, and the Business Communities in Nigeria.
She added that Illinois is a global economic powerhouse rated as one of the best in the world to do business.
If the State of Illinois were a country, it would be the 18th largest economy in the World.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment, State of Illinois, implemented an Inbound Trade Mission to Nigeria, which the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) supported.
This engagement enhanced two-way trade between Nigeria and the State of Illinois.
Sales representatives for goods, services, and products produced in Illinois were identified.
Goods, Services, and Products from the Illinois market were introduced to the Nigerian Market.
Networking with strategic persons across Government, the United States Diplomatic Community and the Business Communities in Nigeria was enabled.
The Market Briefing by the Commercial Section of the United States Mission in Nigeria (In Pictures) featured presentations from the Counselor for Commercial Affairs, Julie Leblanc and her Team.
We thank the State and people of Illinois, U.S.A, especially the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for strengthening the existing economic relationship by hosting the Trade Mission.
Nigeria remains Africa’s largest economic market and the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce continues to be a credible channel for fostering U.S.-Nigerian Trade Ties.
Cheers to our shared goals”.
Wofai Samuel – She concluded.
