Nigeria and Tunisia have taken a major step toward strengthening bilateral economic cooperation as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, met with Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, in Abuja. The high-level meeting, held on the sidelines of the AATB and AHEB gatherings, focused on accelerating trade, boosting investment flows, and enhancing private-sector collaboration between the two countries.
Edun reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to expanding intra-African trade, noting that African nations still trade more with countries outside the continent than with one another. He highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing reforms aimed at attracting investment, improving the business climate, and protecting vulnerable households, stressing that these efforts position the country for more sustainable and inclusive growth.
“We must move this partnership from conversation to execution. A joint working group will ensure follow-through and practical outcomes,” Edun stated.
Tunisia, on its part, expressed readiness to scale up commercial ties with Nigeria, especially in tourism, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and small and medium-scale enterprise development. Minister Abdelhafidh further revealed plans to establish a direct Tunis–Abuja flight route by 2026 — a move expected to significantly ease mobility for investors, business leaders, and tourists.
Both countries agreed that enhanced cooperation will unlock private-sector opportunities, widen market access, and contribute to Africa’s broader goal of deeper economic integration.
With this renewed commitment, Nigeria and Tunisia are set to open a new chapter in their economic relationship, one that promises mutual growth, increased investment, and expanded trade across the continent.
