Geschäftsstelle Wirtschaftsnetzwerk Afrika hat dies direkt geteilt
Business against all odds! That is how I would summarize my reflections on a recent business trip to Lagos. For economic cooperation between Nigeria & Germany goes on in spite of the challenging environment. At the German-Nigerian Business Forum, it was especially exciting to witness the signing of a ca. €40m export contract between a Nigerian-Ghanaian company and two German companies toward improving solid waste treatment in Lagos. At the West African Clean Energy and Environment trade fair, the interest of Nigerian and German companies to further enhance business cooperation – particularly in the areas of circular economy, water management and clean energy – was clear, going by the numerous engagements I was privileged to have with them. Finally, at the Oktoberfest Celebration of the German-Desk DEG/Access Bank, I had the pleasure to network further with the Nigerian & German business community on a vibrant Lagos evening with jollof, Afrobeats & beer at the fast-rising Bature Brewery. I thank the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (AHK Nigeria) & German Desk for the invite and cooperation. Going forward, I remain optimistic to see improvements in the Nigerian business environment, greater openness and interest from German businesses to trade and invest in Nigeria, and a flourishing German-Nigerian business cooperation. Geschäftsstelle Wirtschaftsnetzwerk Afrika Sebastiao Barroso da Fonseca Corinna Paeffgen, LL.M. Chinenye Ukut