The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, is set to lead a high-level parliamentary roundtable on trade and investment in Ottawa, Canada, to strengthen bilateral economic relations.
Kalu disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a Canadian delegation led by the Chargé d’affaires, Lisa Stockley.
The proposed roundtable, expected to be held between July and August, will bring together lawmakers, policymakers, investors, and private-sector leaders from both countries to explore avenues for deeper cooperation.
He said Nigeria is currently undergoing a deliberate economic transformation driven by diversification, infrastructure renewal, agricultural modernisation, digital innovation and industrial expansion.
According to him, these priorities align closely with Canada’s strengths in clean technology, ICT, energy, education, agribusiness and value-added manufacturing.
Kalu emphasised the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening democratic institutions, promoting accountability and supporting trade-enabling legislation across borders.
He noted that the roundtable would provide a platform to review and align trade and investment laws, policies and regulatory frameworks, while also improving ease of doing business.
The Deputy Speaker called for support from Canadian stakeholders, including government officials, parliamentarians, business leaders, and policy experts, to ensure the initiative’s success.
growth whileHe reaffirmed the commitment of the 10th House of Representatives to creating an enabling legislative environment that supports investment, innovation, competitiveness and inclusive growth, while also referencing ongoing discussions around a Foreign Investment Promotion Agreement.
Stockley welcomed the initiative and assured Nigeria of Canada’s support, describing the country as a valued partner and expressing optimism about expanding trade and investment cooperation.
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