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Updated: Nigeria Aims High at TICAD9 with $1bln Trade and Investment Goal

"Our participation aims to unlock $1Billion+ in trade & investment, drive green innovation & industrial growth, expand opportunities for our youth, and position Nigeria as the heart and gateway to West Africa’s vast market"

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President Bola Tinubu has laid out an ambitious plan to secure more than $1 billion in trade and investment for Nigeria at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9).

His agenda is focused on fostering green innovation, boosting industrial growth, and creating new opportunities for the nation’s youth.

In a statement posted on his official X handle, President Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s goals for the summit, themed “Co-create innovative solutions with Africa.”

He declared that Nigeria’s participation is meant to position the country as the gateway to West Africa’s extensive market. “Nigeria will lead, and Africa will rise,” Tinubu stated.

“Our participation aims to unlock $1Billion+ in trade & investment, drive green innovation & industrial growth, expand opportunities for our youth, and position Nigeria as the heart and gateway to West Africa’s vast market.”

Tinubu noted that the summit is Nigeria’s launchpad for lasting development and global partnership.

The TICAD9 conference has brought together African leaders and international dignitaries to discuss the continent’s development challenges and opportunities.

With a focus on cooperation, investment, and innovation, the conference aims to chart a new course for Africa’s economic growth and prosperity.

Tinubu’s participation at the summit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging technology, talent, and trust to drive development and partnership.

The TICAD conference provides a platform for African leaders to engage with international partners and stakeholders to address the continent’s pressing development challenges.

With its focus on green innovation, industrial growth, and youth empowerment, the conference aims to promote sustainable development and economic growth in Africa.

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