Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has called for a renewed and stronger partnership between the United States and Nigeria, emphasizing the strategic importance of closer economic cooperation during a high-level roundtable held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
New York, September 24, 2025
The roundtable, convened by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), brought together Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister Tuggar, and senior executives from leading U.S. companies. Discussions centered on unlocking investment opportunities across Nigeria’s priority sectors, including energy, agriculture, technology, and finance.
In his remarks, Minister Tuggar urged the U.S. to prioritize partnerships with anchor states in Africa, highlighting Nigeria as a critical hub due to its large population, abundant natural resources, and continental influence. “Nigeria is a natural destination for U.S. business partnerships and collaboration,” Tuggar said, stressing that such alliances would not only reduce operational costs but also tap into Nigeria’s vast talent pool and help formalize millions of informal businesses across the country.
The Minister’s call reflects Nigeria’s ambition to deepen economic ties with global partners, positioning itself as a strategic gateway for investment in Africa. Strengthening U.S.-Nigeria collaboration, according to Tuggar, will foster sustainable growth and economic integration on a continental scale.
The meeting underscored mutual interest in leveraging Nigeria’s growth potential to create jobs, enhance innovation, and build resilient economies capable of withstanding global economic challenges.
As the world’s attention turns to emerging markets and sustainable development, Nigeria’s proactive engagement with the U.S. signals a promising path forward for bilateral relations and continental development.
