The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has announced a series of high-impact global partnerships following the 1st Quarter Council Meeting and AGM in Kano. National President Jani Ibrahim revealed that recent diplomatic missions to Turkey and the UK have moved beyond dialogue into concrete industrial and educational agreements.
The Turkish Connection: Skills and Schooling Following President Tinubu’s state visit to Turkey, NACCIMA secured two landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish chambers:
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The Cerkezkoy Agreement: Nigeria will establish a dedicated “NACCIMA Desk” in Turkey, and 20 Nigerian engineers will be sent to Turkey for advanced technical training.
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The TOBB Partnership: Turkey’s national chamber (TOBB) will provide capacity building and collaborate on the establishment of a proposed NACCIMA-TOBB University in Nigeria to bridge the industry-academia gap.
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UK Expansion: A Nigeria-UK Business Forum held in London in March 2026 has further strengthened bilateral trade and investment pipelines.
Local Impact: Out-of-School Children & Green Initiatives NACCIMA is pivoting toward social and environmental responsibility with new specialized committees:
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Educational Reform: A new committee has been formed to tackle the crisis of out-of-school children, with a primary focus on Northern Nigeria.
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Environmental Action: The association launched a massive 20 million economic tree-planting initiative to promote sustainability and combat desertification.
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Global Financing: Collaboration with Germany’s ODDO-BHF is underway to provide NACCIMA members with access to affordable, low-interest financing.
Kano: The “Power” Independent Hub Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (represented by Ibrahim Waiya) reaffirmed Kano’s status as a commercial powerhouse. The state is currently undergoing aggressive reforms, including:
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Energy Independence: Major investments are being channeled to move Kano toward power independence, recognizing that consistent energy is the “lifeblood” of the state’s manufacturing and commerce.
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Market Modernization: Upgrading physical trade infrastructure to align with digital economy demands.
The Roadmap to July 2026 As NACCIMA works toward ISO 9001:2015 certification to standardize its operations, the association is also gearing up for INFRACON 2026—a major infrastructure conference scheduled for July. Despite the “stiff headwinds” of inflation and financial regulation, the association is urging businesses to pivot toward the Global Halal Market and Green Investments as the next frontiers of growth.
