Friday, November 14, 2025 - The Government of Rwanda on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Rwanda–Nigeria economic cooperation and promoting investment opportunities across major sectors.
This was made known at the Invest in Rwanda Session hosted
by the Rwanda Development Board and the High Commission of the Republic of
Rwanda in Nigeria, in partnership with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and
Industry.
The event was held on the sidelines of the 2025 Lagos
International Trade Fair at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island,
Lagos.
In his remarks, the High Commissioner of Rwanda to Nigeria,
Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo, highlighted his country’s commitment to
innovation, inclusive growth, and strategic sectoral development.
He noted that the country’s investor-friendly policies,
regulatory framework, and dynamic financial and infrastructure ecosystems
provide strong foundations for Nigerian and African investors to engage
confidently.
“Investing in Rwanda is not just a financial opportunity, it
is a chance to be part of a transformative story that spans an entire
continent,” he stated.
“What truly defines Rwanda is our mindset: a commitment to
innovation, excellence, and partnership. Every road, industrial park, and
technology hub reflects a country moving boldly toward the future, and inviting
you to join us on that journey.”
Highlighting bilateral cooperation, he lauded Nigerian
investors for their increasing footprint in Rwanda.
“Nigerian businesses have already played a significant role
in Rwanda’s growth story, contributing to a vibrant investment ecosystem and
fostering trust, collaboration, and shared prosperity between our countries.”
He concluded with a call for active engagement and
partnership, saying, “We are looking for partners who share our vision and
ambition, investors ready to co-create, innovate, and expand across Africa.
Rwanda is more than a market; it is a platform for regional growth, innovation,
and influence.”
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as co-host,
reaffirmed its commitment to advancing bilateral trade partnerships and
supporting business-to-business engagements between Rwandan and Nigerian
enterprises.
In her keynote remarks delivered on behalf of the LCCI
President, Gabriel Idahosa, FCA, the Director-General, Dr. Chinyere Almona,
underscored the Chamber’s commitment to fostering stronger Nigeria–Rwanda
business relations, highlighting the 2024 MoU between LCCI and the Private
Sector Federation of Rwanda as a framework for sustained cooperation.
“As the LCCI, we are committed to encouraging our members to
explore investment missions, joint ventures, technology transfer, cross-border
supply chains, and export-led collaborations with Rwanda.”
Almona said the forum “is a bona fide platform for action: a
space for Nigerian and Rwandan businesses to meet, structure deals, create
value and jobs, and deepen intra-African economic integration.”
During the session, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed
between the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture and the
Private Sector Federation of Rwanda.
The MoU established a formal framework for sustained
collaboration, business-to-business partnerships, trade promotion, and
knowledge exchange between Nigerian and Rwandan enterprises.
Representing the Rwanda Development Board, Chantal Atukunda
showcased the country’s investor-friendly climate, highlighting a range of
facilitation mechanisms, incentives, and sectoral opportunities designed to
ensure efficiency, predictability, and long-term investor protection.
Key areas of focus included technology and innovation,
agriculture and agro-processing, tourism, and real estate.
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