The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Aisha Rimi, hosted Siamak Rouhani, Deputy Ambassador of the Embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria, at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting explored fresh pathways to strengthen bilateral investment ties and attract greater Swiss private-sector participation in Nigeria's economy, with focus areas spanning manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, digital innovation and agro-industrial development.
Ms Rimi reiterated NIPC's commitment to facilitating a smooth investor experience through its One-Stop Investment Centre, a platform designed to simplify business processes and accelerate decision-making for investors, and emphasised NIPC's readiness to partner with the Swiss Mission to promote investment opportunities and position Nigeria as a strategic destination within the AfCFTA framework.
Mr Rouhani lauded NIPC's proactive approach and reiterated Switzerland's strong interest in expanding economic ties with Nigeria, recognising the nation's vibrant market, young talent and regional leadership potential, with both institutions pledging to deepen collaboration that will deliver sustainable investments and inclusive growth.