Nigeria, Grenada to strengthen cultural, business alliances

To strengthen economic ties and foster mutual growth, Nigeria and Grenada have embarked on a strategic partnership to enhance trade, investment, and cultural exchange between the two nations and create new business opportunities for Nigerian enterprises in Grenada.

The collaboration has helped identify key sectors where Nigerian businesses can thrive and contribute significantly to Grenada’s economic landscape. These sectors include agriculture, manufacturing, technology, tourism, education, infrastructural development, and healthcare.

This initiative marks a significant shift in commerce between the two nations, moving beyond previously limited trade connections to a robust framework for sustained economic partnership.

The opportunities created through this collaboration will lead to job creation, innovation, and a deeper connection between our people. Honorary Consul, Consulate of Grenada, Abidemi Sonoiki, with a vision to facilitate trade and economic growth, has said his initiatives are set to create a robust platform for Nigerian businesses to thrive in the Caribbean markets, adding that they are actively working to foster business alliances between Nigeria and Grenada.

In his statement, he emphasised that the partnership is not just about economic gains but about building a future where both nations prosper.

“We are thrilled to be a catalyst for this exciting new chapter in Nigeria-Grenada relations. By fostering connections between Nigerian businesses and their counterparts in Grenada, we unlock a wealth of potential for growth and mutual success,” he said.

According to him, the initiative would benefits Nigerian businesses by opening new markets and injecting a dynamic boost to the Grenadian economy. By attracting skilled and innovative Nigerian companies, Grenada gains access to a wider range of products, services, and expertise.

Sonoiki emphasised the need to harness the people’s talents and skills of the both nations to promote investment and trade and foster collaboration in areas such as education, health, tourism, culture, cross-cultural interactions, ideas and talent sharing, waste management and other critical areas.

“We are putting effort together to enhance collaboration in export between both countries and the rest of the world. I want a situation where exporter in Nigeria can increase their volume of trade to Canada, America and Europe through a continuum and synergy of both countries, thereby making them aggregators for the sales and distribution of commodities.”