Okay News reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has met with a delegation from the Republic of Poland to expand trade, investment, and strategic cooperation across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. The meeting signals growing economic ties between Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, and the Eastern European nation.
A statement from Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance said the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Friday received a high-level Polish delegation led by the Deputy Foreign Minister for Africa, Wojciech Zajączkowski, in his office in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
According to the ministry, the talks focused on broadening economic cooperation and strengthening investment ties, as both countries explored new areas of partnership in manufacturing, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, agriculture, and defence technology. These sectors represent priority areas for Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Edun welcomed Poland’s growing interest in Nigeria’s economy, stating that the country is now better positioned for increased foreign investment due to ongoing reforms and improving economic indicators. The minister emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to attract serious foreign partners seeking opportunities in Africa’s most populous nation.
“Nigeria today offers stronger fundamentals, rising investor confidence, and a clear reform direction,” he said. “We are open to deeper collaboration with partners like Poland who see the opportunities in our economy.” His remarks come as Nigeria implements sweeping economic reforms including foreign exchange liberalization and subsidy removal.
He urged the delegation to take advantage of the expanding investment space, noting that Nigeria’s private sector and policy environment provide room for mutually beneficial partnerships. Nigeria has been actively courting foreign investment to support infrastructure development and economic growth.
Deputy Foreign Minister Zajączkowski described Nigeria as Poland’s “top strategic partner in Africa,” commending the government’s economic reform efforts. He expressed his country’s readiness to scale up cooperation in digital governance, expand private-sector participation, and boost bilateral trade between the two nations.
“We see great potential in Nigeria’s reforms and in the dynamism of its people and institutions,” he said. “Poland is committed to expanding its partnership with Nigeria across key sectors.” Poland, a member of the European Union, has been expanding its economic footprint in Africa in recent years.
The meeting, according to the statement, signals the determination of both countries to accelerate bilateral engagement, unlock new areas of cooperation, and strengthen investment flows capable of supporting joint economic growth. Trade between Nigeria and Poland has remained relatively modest compared to Nigeria’s commerce with other European nations like the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Poland, located in Central Europe with a population of approximately 38 million, is one of the European Union’s fastest-growing economies. The country has expertise in manufacturing, technology, and agriculture that could complement Nigeria’s development priorities.
Nigeria, with over 200 million people, represents Africa’s largest consumer market and economy by GDP. The West African nation has been seeking to diversify its economy away from oil dependency and attract foreign direct investment in non-oil sectors.
