What is Trade Nigeria?
Trade Nigeria is the trade promotion and market access platform powered by the Made in Nigeria Project Office. While the Project Office provides the policy framework, strategic direction, and institutional backing, Trade Nigeria serves as the practical vehicle for connecting Nigerian businesses with international buyers, investors, and partners .
Think of it this way: The Made in Nigeria Project Office is the engine, and Trade Nigeria is the vehicle delivering Nigerian goods to the world.
The Vision: "Nigeria First Policy"
The Made in Nigeria Project operates under a clear and compelling vision: the "Nigeria First Policy" —to transform Nigeria from a resource-dependent economy into a production-driven, industrialized nation, making local manufacturing the backbone of national development .
This vision manifests through Trade Nigeria's practical work:
- Increasing local production across priority sectors
- Promoting export diversification beyond crude oil
- Creating jobs through SME empowerment
- Building national pride in Nigerian-made products
Key Initiatives Under Trade Nigeria
1. Her Trade Support Program
One of the flagship initiatives under Trade Nigeria is the Her Trade Support Program, a transformative platform designed to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa. This initiative focuses on sectors where women are traditionally strong but underserved:
- Leather and handicrafts
- Textiles and fashion
- Horticulture and agriculture
- Coffee production and processing
- Petty trade and retail
Through trade missions, business development support, and international market access, the program helps women unlock their economic potential and become key players in global trade .
2. Nigeria Economic Forum Series
The Nigeria Economic Forum series represents Trade Nigeria's most visible international engagement. These high-level events connect Nigerian businesses with counterparts in strategic markets:
Brazil Edition (November 2025): The Nigeria–Brazil Economic Forum & Made in Nigeria Expo will showcase Nigerian industrial capacity in Bere, Brazil, creating new pathways for South-South trade .
Hong Kong Edition (November 2025): Perhaps the most ambitious yet, the Hong Kong forum will feature the unveiling of the Made in Nigeria Warehouse and National Product Galleria—permanent exhibition and trade hubs for Nigerian businesses .
3. Industrialize Nigeria Campaign
Launched with the bold target of attracting over ₦50 billion into the national economy, the "Industrialize Nigeria: Locally Made for Global Access" campaign is Trade Nigeria's most comprehensive export drive to date .
The campaign focuses on:
- High-profile exhibitions in strategic international locations
- Business-to-business matchmaking sessions
- Investment negotiations with global partners
- Long-term contract facilitation for Nigerian exporters
Contact Information
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: www.madeinnigeriang.org
Event Venue
Nigerian Police Headquarters, Louis Edet House, 11 Shehu Shagari Wy, Garki, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Abuja
