The Regional Trade Institute (RTI), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment and the Nigeria–Central Europe Chamber of Commerce (NCECC), has showcased Czech technologies and medical products in Abuja to boost healthcare delivery in Nigeria and across Africa.

Speaking at the event, the Director for Africa–Europe Partnership at RTI, Prof. Jan Zahorik, said the initiative is designed to facilitate high-level engagement among individuals and organisations, with the aim of strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and Central Europe.

Zahorik explained that the event highlights a broad range of investments in the health sector, including advanced technologies, products, and innovative solutions. He added that it also serves as an international platform for strategic dialogue, business networking, and export facilitation.

According to him, the engagement is structured to promote mutually beneficial partnerships by connecting key stakeholders with Central European industry leaders, innovators, and investors, while positioning Nigeria as a strategic gateway for investments into Africa.

He urged policymakers, business executives, development partners, and members of the diplomatic community to demonstrate shared commitment by deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation to drive sustainable economic growth and unlock new trade and investment opportunities.

“We are looking for reliable partners in Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia. While doing business in Nigeria can be different, if projects here succeed, we will expand into Francophone countries such as Cameroon and the Benin Republic,” he said.

Also speaking, the Vice Dean for International Cooperation at the University of West Bohemia, Prof. Martin Melichar, noted that Nigeria remains an attractive market for the export of technologies due to its size and strategic importance in Africa.

Melichar said initial discussions and partnerships have already been established in the health and education sectors, adding that the delegation is introducing innovations in renewable energy and other technologies not only in Nigeria but across Africa.

“We are in Abuja to deliver these solutions and build long-term partnerships,” he said.

On his part, Assistant to the Vice President of NCECC (Nigeria), Richard Eze, explained that the chamber plans to leverage existing structures to expand access to medical services and products.

“Since we introduced these innovations at the University of Lagos two years ago, they have contributed positively to healthcare delivery,” he noted.