NGX Calls For Stronger US–Nigeria Business, Investment Ties
The Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Umaru Kwairanga, has called for deeper and more structured business and investment collaboration between Nigeria and the United States, stressing that sustained dialogue, trust and partnerships are critical to unlocking the full potential of economic relations between both countries.
Speaking at the US–Nigeria Council Dinner held in Lagos, Kwairanga described the relationship between Nigeria and the United States as one of strategic importance with vast, untapped opportunities across trade, capital markets and long-term development.
He noted that deliberate engagement between public and private sector stakeholders on both sides is essential to translating goodwill into tangible economic outcomes.
According to him, the United States remains a global leader in innovation, capital formation and enterprise, while Nigeria, as Africa’s largest economy, offers a youthful, dynamic and entrepreneurial population.
These complementary strengths, he said, create natural points of convergence that can drive mutual growth if properly harnessed.
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Kwairanga commended the US–Nigeria Council for its role in strengthening ties between Nigerian and American business communities, noting that the platform has helped foster meaningful engagement among policymakers, investors and private sector leaders.
He said such forums are vital in promoting collaboration in key sectors including trade, agriculture, infrastructure and investment.
From a capital market perspective, the NGX Group chairman emphasised that partnerships with strong institutions and advanced economies are crucial for the growth of listed companies and the broader Nigerian economy.
He explained that international collaborations provide access to capital, technology, expertise and wider markets, key ingredients for sustainable economic development.
“Capital markets serve as vital bridges in international economic partnerships,” Kwairanga said. “Transparent, efficient and well-regulated markets enable businesses to scale, infrastructure to be financed and innovation to thrive.”
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He reaffirmed NGX Group’s commitment to strengthening market infrastructure that enhances investor confidence and encourages greater participation from both domestic and international investors, including those from the United States.
He added that the Exchange is ready to facilitate deeper engagement between Nigerian and American companies through platforms such as the US–Nigeria Council.
Beyond policy frameworks and investment flows,
Kwairanga stressed that successful economic partnerships are ultimately built on strong human relationships anchored on trust, consistency and sustained engagement.
He noted that these values are essential for converting dialogue into long-term progress and shared prosperity.
In closing, the NGX Group chairman invited members of the US–Nigeria Council to visit the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange at a future date to explore practical areas of collaboration and partnership.
The US–Nigeria Council Dinner brought together diplomats, business leaders and policymakers, reinforcing commitments to deepen cooperation and strengthen economic and investment ties between Nigeria and the United States.
