London, United Kingdom – May 26, 2026 – The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has officially launched the NBCC UK at a landmark event held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Nigerian High Commission, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and institutional collaboration between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
The launch formally establishes the Chamber’s strategic presence in the United Kingdom and creates a dedicated network to convene influential business leaders, policymakers, investors, and institutional stakeholders committed to advancing UK–Nigeria economic relations.
The high-level gathering brought together notable dignitaries from government, diplomacy, finance, the private sector, representatives of the Nigerian and British business communities.
A major highlight of the evening was the decoration of the newly appointed Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Aminu Dalhatu, and Ms. Florence Eshalomi MP, UK Trade Envoy, as Patrons of the NBCC UK in recognition of their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade and economic ties between both countries.
The Chamber also announced Access Bank UK and FirstBank UK as the pioneer Founding Lifetime Members of the NBCC UK, applauding both institutions for their leadership, vision, and dedication to expanding UK–Nigeria commercial cooperation.
Speaking during the launch, the President & Chairman of Council of the NBCC, Prince Abimbola Olashore, described the Network as “the beginning of a stronger institutional bridge between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.” He noted that the initiative was created to facilitate strategic investments, foster policy dialogue, and unlock mutually beneficial business opportunities across both markets.
In his address, he stated:
“The future of international trade belongs to those who collaborate strategically, innovate boldly, and build partnerships intentionally.”
He further emphasized that the NBCC UK Network would serve as a two-way gateway connecting “opportunity with enterprise, innovation with investment, and ambition with execution.”
The launch comes at a critical time as UK businesses continue to explore opportunities within Nigeria’s fast-growing economy while navigating several longstanding market-entry and operational challenges. These include regulatory complexities, limited access to credible local business networks, policy inconsistencies, market intelligence gaps, investment navigation concerns, and the need for stronger institutional support structures.
The NBCC UK Network is designed to help address these issues by providing a trusted bilateral platform that supports trade facilitation, market entry, and strategic business partnerships between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The Network will also drive policy advocacy, institutional engagement, business intelligence, and investment insights while creating sector-focused collaboration opportunities for businesses across both markets. In addition, members will benefit from access to trade missions, investment forums, and high-level business engagements aimed at fostering sustainable growth and commercial expansion.
With the establishment of the NBCC UK Network, the Chamber aims to create a more structured ecosystem capable of supporting businesses seeking sustainable growth, strategic expansion, and long-term commercial partnerships between both nations.
The event concluded with a networking reception attended by key stakeholders from both the Nigerian and British business communities.
About the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) is Nigeria’s foremost bilateral chamber promoting trade and investment between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Established in 1977, the Chamber currently has over 400 corporate and individual members spanning diverse sectors of the Nigerian economy.
NBCC is an international affiliate of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), providing access to a network of 53 Chambers across the United Kingdom and more than 70 international affiliates worldwide.
Media Contact
Deborah Chapp-Jumbo
Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce
deborah.chappjumbo@nbcc.org.ng
communications@nbcc.org.ng
