Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo Engages in Roundtable Discussion with American Companies in Nigeria

Ahead of his trip to Lagos, Nigeria, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo held a virtual roundtable with representatives from U.S. businesses operating in Nigeria. The purpose of the roundtable was to gather their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for American companies in the Nigerian market. The participants discussed various strategies to increase incentives for direct investment, including addressing corruption, security challenges, and infrastructure investment. Adeyemo emphasized that Nigeria is a crucial strategic partner and that expanding American trade and investment in sectors such as agriculture, financial services, technology, and healthcare would be mutually beneficial for both countries.