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 a range of medical technologies aimed at improving healthcare delivery in Nigeria and across Africa.

Speaking at the institute’s office in Abuja, Director for Africa-Europe Partnership at RTI, Prof. Jan Zahorik, said the initiative is designed as a high-level engagement platform for businesses and key stakeholders to strengthen economic ties between Nigeria and Central Europe.

Zahorik explained that the programme seeks to highlight investment opportunities in the health sector, including technologies, products, and innovative solutions, while also creating an international platform for strategic dialogue, business networking, and export facilitation.

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

He urged policymakers, business leaders, development partners, and the diplomatic community to deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in driving sustainable economic growth and unlocking new opportunities for trade and investment.

“We are looking for reliable partners in Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia,” he said, adding that successful collaboration in Nigeria could pave the way for expansion into Francophone African markets such as Cameroon and the Benin Republic.

Also speaking, Vice Dean for International Cooperation at the University of West Bohemia, Prof. Martin Melichar, said Nigeria remains an attractive destination for technology export due to its large and growing market.

Melichar noted that initial collaborations have already been established in health and education, with plans to introduce innovations in science and renewable energy to Nigeria and other African countries.

On his part, Assistant to the Vice President of NCECC (Nigeria), Richard Eze, said the organisation would leverage existing partnerships to deploy medical services and products.

He added that since the introduction of some of these technologies at the University of Lagos two years ago, there has been a noticeable impact on healthcare delivery within the institution.