Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi that would open duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products into the Arab country.
In a statement shared on his X handle on Tuesday, January
13, President Tinubu disclosed that the agreement was signed while attending
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed
bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He stated that asides granting duty-free access for
thousands of Nigerian products into the UAE market, the agreement will expand
opportunities for exporters, manufacturers, and service providers, and provides
clearer investment confidence for UAE investors in Nigeria’s productive
economy.
The President described the agreement as part of Nigeria’s
ongoing economic reform efforts and said it was aimed at delivering long-term
benefits for both countries
“This
agreement is the result of sustained and disciplined work led by Minister Dr
Jumoke Oduwole for Nigeria and by Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi for the
UAE. I commend both ministers and their teams for the seriousness and clarity
that brought these negotiations to a conclusion.
For
Nigerians, this agreement is not abstract. It opens duty-free access for
thousands of Nigerian products into the UAE, expands opportunities for our
exporters, manufacturers, and service providers, and gives UAE investors
clearer confidence to back Nigeria’s productive economy. This comprehensive
agreement also supports our industrialisation and diversification goals and
strengthens Nigeria’s position as a gateway for trade and investment into
Africa
This is the
work of economic reform, purposeful engagement, and measured partnerships. The
outcomes will serve Nigeria’s long-term national interest.
May the
renewed relationship between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates continue to
yield sustained dividends for both nations and our peoples.”
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