Bahrain eyes Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain is deepening its outreach to Africa’s largest economy, as the Bahrain Chamber signalled interest in boosting trade and investment ties with Nigeria during high-level talks on Sunday.

Africa Strategy

Chairman H.E. Sameer Nass received H.E. Murtala Jimoh, the Kuwait-based Charge d’Affaires of the Federal Republic of Nigeria accredited to Bahrain, for a meeting focused on bilateral trade, which reached $24.7 million in 2024.

The discussion centred on expanding cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, agro-processing, and energy. Ambassador Jimoh suggested signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bahrain Chamber and its Nigerian counterpart to facilitate direct links between entrepreneurs, business delegations, and investment forums.

Chamber Role

H.E. Nass highlighted the Chamber’s role as a key enabler of Bahrain’s economic diplomacy, noting that building ties with emerging economies like Nigeria is part of a broader vision to diversify trade partners and open up new global corridors for Bahraini businesses.

H.E. reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to working with both brotherly and friendly nations to strengthen private sector growth and global integration.

Investment Potential

H.E. Ambassador Jimoh, in turn, spoke about Nigeria’s economic reforms and ongoing diversification, positioning the country as an appealing market for foreign investors from Bahrain. He expressed confidence that formal collaboration could unlock win-win opportunities.

The meeting was also attended by Second Vice-Chairman Mohammed Al Kooheji, Vice-Treasurer Waleed Kanoo, and Board Member Youssuf Salahuddin.

The Chamber is expected to explore next steps in formalising ties with Nigeria in the weeks ahead.