The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) engaged a delegation from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on strengthening Nigeria’s business environment, investment facilitation, SME development and private-sector participation in economic reforms. The delegation was received on behalf of NACCIMA National President, Eng. Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, by Alhaji Yahaya Idris Oladiran, National Vice President, NACCIMA.
Discussions focused on key challenges confronting businesses, including regulatory overlaps, business registration and licensing, labour rights, child labour, insecurity and corruption. NACCIMA called for simpler and more coordinated business registration and compliance processes involving the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and state and local government authorities.
NACCIMA also highlighted its programmes supporting SMEs, skills development and young people, including initiatives of the NACCIMA Foundation and NACCIMA TVET Programme. The Association stressed the importance of capacity building, access-to-finance linkages, market access, digitalisation, export development and value-chain integration in strengthening the competitiveness of Nigerian businesses.
The meeting further underscored the need for stronger collaboration among NACCIMA, government agencies, financial institutions, investors and development partners. Particular emphasis was placed on collaboration with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) to advance investment facilitation, regulatory reform, investor linkages, policy feedback and business-environment advocacy.
Key Outcomes
1. NACCIMA and the OECD delegation exchanged views on responsible business conduct (RBC), including labour rights and related business practices, and discussed opportunities for future dialogue and capacity-building in these areas.
2. The OECD delegation took note of NACCIMA’s presentation of the investment opportunities and challenges identified by the Nigerian private sector, as well as NACCIMA’s activities to support SMEs, skills development, TVET, and youth-focused initiatives.
3. Both sides agreed on the importance of sustaining dialogue on the business environment, economic reforms, and private-sector priorities, with a view to supporting a more conducive environment for investment and business development in Nigeria.
The engagement reaffirmed the importance of stronger institutional coordination in creating a more predictable and investment-friendly business environment.
NACCIMA reaffirmed its commitment to promoting responsible business practices, labour rights, anti-corruption measures, the prevention of child labour and inclusive private-sector-led economic growth.
In attendance were:
NACCIMA Team
• Alhaji Yahaya O. Idris – National Vice President (NVP)
• Hajia Amina Lawal-Aliyu – Head, Trade Facilitation
• Mrs. Ayotunde Oke Seun – Director, Finance
• Rotimi Obagbemi -PR Manager
• Miss. Jennifer Douglas – PR Officer
• Mr. Idoko victor – NYSC Corp member
OECD Delegation
1. Ms. Irina Grigoryeva
2. Ms.Yasmina Najem
3. Mr. Santhush Perera
4. Ms. Zoe Ryan
5. Mr. Fernando Mistura
Other attendees
- Dr. Sunnie Omeiza-Michael – Director, Research & Advocacy, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- Dr. Adefemi Aderogba – Vice President, Kosofe Chamber of Commerce
- Vivian – Secretary, Kosofe Chamber of Commerce.
NACCIMA Secretariat
8th October 2026
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Kind regards.