President of the European Business Chamber in Nigeria (Eurocham), Yann Gilbert, has called for greater regulatory clarity, consistency and effective execution to strengthen investor confidence and improve the operating environment for European businesses in Nigeria.

Gilbert said Eurocham’s priority remained policy stability and execution, stressing the need for faster resolution of regulatory issues, stronger public–private dialogue and better alignment between government policies and investor needs.

He said this yesterday at the Eurocham Annual Conference and Expo held in Lagos.

The conference brought together policymakers, regulators, diplomats and business leaders to translate frameworks into practical solutions that reflect real business needs.

Gilbert also announced the launch of a new European Union (EU) mapping survey, which he said would document the contributions and positioning of European businesses operating in Nigeria.

“The objective of this survey is to clearly document the state contribution and the positioning of European businesses in Nigeria. It will strengthen evidence-based engagement with governments and stakeholders, ensuring that policy discussions are grounded in the real economic footprint and long-term commitment of EU businesses to the national economy,” he said.

He encouraged EU businesses and diplomats to actively support the survey, noting that credible data were critical to effective advocacy and policy engagement.

Gilbert also acknowledged the support of the EU Delegation to Nigeria, describing it as essential to the achievements recorded by Eurocham so far.

Reaffirming Eurocham’s role, Gilbert said the chamber remained committed to serving as a trusted bridge between Europe and Nigeria, supporting collaboration, advocating for targeted reforms and helping to translate opportunities into tangible impact.

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Markets, Osita Izunaso, said Nigeria’s capital market reforms were positioning the country as a credible destination for long-term global investment as he called for deeper engagement with European businesses to support Nigeria’s emerging trade and industrial agenda.

He noted that Nigeria was no longer “selling a story to investors” but deliberately building systems capable of attracting and retaining capital.

According to him, capital flows are driven by strong institutions, transparency and predictable systems, noting that the capital market has become the foundation of Nigeria’s new trade frontier. He said strengthening the market was not only critical to Nigeria’s economic future but also central to expanding trade and investment partnerships with Europe.