The U.S.-Africa Business Center of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the American Business Council Nigeria (ABCN), hosted the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, alongside the Deputy Governor and senior officials of the Bank, at a high-level engagement with members of the U.S. business community.
During the meeting, Governor Cardoso outlined the Central Bank’s reform priorities, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to macroeconomic stability, transparent and efficient markets, the application of orthodox monetary policy, and a structured, sustained engagement with U.S. investors and businesses.
President of the U.S.-Africa Business Center, Kendra Gaither, underscored the U.S. Chamber’s ongoing engagement with the Nigerian government, particularly through the U.S.–Nigeria Business Initiative. She emphasized that Nigeria and the United States remain strategic economic partners, noting that U.S. investors are increasingly attracted to markets that demonstrate policy credibility, consistency, and reform momentum.
The event was moderated by Guevera Yao, Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who facilitated a question-and-answer session that provided U.S. companies with an opportunity to share feedback and engage directly with Nigerian policymakers.
Also speaking at the event, Margaret Olele, Chief Executive Officer of the American Business Council Nigeria, provided details on the U.S.–Nigeria Business Initiative. She highlighted its strategic objectives, priority sectors, and the opportunities it presents to drive bilateral economic growth through policy alignment and increased private sector participation in project execution.
The engagement reinforced the shared commitment of both countries to deepening economic ties and advancing reforms that support sustainable investment and growth.
