Abuja: Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India, Mr. Saidu Muhammad, has urged stakeholders to leverage the country’s engagement with BRICS to explore opportunities in India’s technology and investment sectors. Muhammad emphasized that such partnerships could help Nigeria benefit from India’s technological advancements, particularly in agriculture, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the envoy provided this advice during an interview with Nigerian diplomatic correspondents covering the upcoming 2026 BRICS Summit in India. He encouraged Nigeria’s delegation to identify areas of India’s economic strength that could be harnessed to support Nigeria’s development. Muhammad highlighted agricultural technology and the agricultural value chain as areas with significant opportunities for Nigeria, stating, “A lot can be achieved in agri-tech as it relates to the agricultural value chain.”
The envoy also pointed out the potential in the circular economy and renewable energy sectors, particularly through solar energy and waste management technologies. In addition, Muhammad noted healthcare and pharmaceuticals as areas where Nigeria could benefit from India through increased investment and strategic partnerships. He remarked on the frequent medical tourism from Nigeria to India and suggested exploring the possibility of attracting major Indian hospitals to establish operations in Nigeria.
Muhammad further highlighted the creative economy as an area with substantial investment potential, given the opportunities within Nigeria’s growing creative industry. He mentioned that the sector was valued at approximately 6.4 billion dollars and is projected to grow to nearly 15 billion dollars in the coming years.
The envoy urged stakeholders committed to Nigeria’s development to look beyond conventional trade and pursue partnerships with Indian businesses and institutions in areas capable of driving economic growth. He affirmed that the Nigerian mission in India would continue to facilitate engagements between Nigerian stakeholders and potential Indian partners.