Tanzania seeks stronger trade partnership with Nigeria under AfCFTA

The Tanzania High Commission in Abuja has called for enhanced trade and investment collaboration between Tanzania and Nigeria, stating that closer business ties between both countries are essential for unlocking opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

In a statement released on Saturday, the mission said it is stepping up efforts to strengthen economic diplomacy and deepen bilateral trade relations through increased engagement with investors, importers, distributors, and other private-sector stakeholders.

According to the High Commission, participation in international trade platforms is part of broader efforts to expand market access for Tanzanian products and foster mutually beneficial commercial partnerships across Africa.

“The participation of the Tanzania High Commission aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen economic diplomacy and deepen trade relations between Tanzania and Nigeria,” the statement read.

The mission noted that such engagements are designed to boost bilateral trade, encourage private-sector collaboration, and create new investment opportunities across sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

Tanzania’s expanding export base presents significant opportunities for Nigerian businesses seeking high-quality agricultural and value-added products, the High Commission added.

It stressed that stronger commercial ties between the two countries would contribute to the objectives of the AfCFTA, the continent-wide trade pact aimed at increasing intra-African trade and economic integration.

The mission urged businesses and investors in both countries to take advantage of trade exhibitions and business forums to establish partnerships and explore new market opportunities.

As part of these efforts, Tanzania will participate in the Food & Beverage West Africa 2026 exhibition scheduled to hold in Lagos from June 9 to June 11. The mission said the event would provide a platform to showcase Tanzanian food and beverage products, including tea, coffee, wines, cashew nuts, spices, spreads, and dips, alongside other value-added agricultural products.

Visitors can explore the Tanzania Pavilion at Booth 3E06 in Hall 3, where a range of products reflecting the country’s agricultural capacity and value-chain development will be displayed.

According to the mission, the pavilion will also serve as a hub for trade promotion and investment discussions, with a delegation of Tanzanian private-sector firms and industry representatives expected to hold business-to-business meetings with Nigerian and international buyers, distributors, importers, retailers, investors, and hospitality industry stakeholders.

The High Commission described Tanzania as one of East Africa’s fastest-growing economies and said the exhibition would help strengthen commercial links between the two countries while creating new opportunities for trade and investment under the AfCFTA framework.