A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President of Belemaoil Producing Limited, Tein Jack-Rich, has called for stronger trade and investment relations between Nigeria and the United States, describing it as crucial for mutual economic growth.
He made the remarks following high-level discussions with US political strategist Roger Stone at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, where both sides explored opportunities for deepening commercial cooperation.
In a statement, Jack-Rich said the engagement focused on strengthening economic ties and identifying new investment prospects that would benefit both nations.
He stressed that promoting Nigeria’s economic interests abroad and expanding bilateral trade opportunities remains essential amid evolving global economic conditions.
between both countries to foster partnerships driven by national development and economic opportunity.
He described the meeting as productive, noting that discussions were held in an atmosphere of mutual respect and friendship.
Jack-Rich also revealed that this was his third visit to Mar-a-Lago since 2024, highlighting his continued engagement in international economic dialogue.
According to him, there is a shared commitment
Nigeria and the United States maintain long-standing trade relations, with crude oil historically dominating exports, although both countries have recently explored diversification into other sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Frameworks like the African Growth and Opportunity Act continue to support Nigerian exports, but stakeholders have called for deeper collaboration in non-oil sectors to strengthen long-term economic ties.
Jack-Rich’s comments come amid growing discussions on global trade realignments and renewed interest in expanding US–Africa economic partnerships.
