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DRC-Nigeria Business Council

Who We Are

The DRC–Nigeria Business Council (DRC-NBC) is a bilateral platform dedicated to strengthening economic, commercial, and strategic cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Established with the support of high-level African leaders, the Council serves as a bridge between governments, private sector leaders, investors, and development institutions seeking to unlock the vast opportunities that exist between the two nations.

Operating from Lagos and Kinshasa, the Council provides strategic insights, facilitates investment deals, supports cross-border trade, and coordinates sector-specific engagements designed to deepen integration and sustainable growth across Africa.

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Our Purpose

The DRC–Nigeria Business Council exists to:

  • Promote trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between the DRC and Nigeria.
  • Create a structured platform for collaboration between private sector stakeholders.
  • Facilitate policy dialogue with both governments to improve the business climate.
  • Serve as a resource hub for market research, sectoral insights, and investor guidance.
  • Support the emergence of a stronger, more integrated African economic landscape.

Our Vision

The DRC-Nigeria Business Council is committed to promoting and facilitating trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the DRC and Nigeria. We aspire to create an environment that fosters mutually beneficial partnerships, drives economic growth, and empowers all stakeholders in both nations.

Our Mission

To achieve our vision, we serve as a vital platform for dialogue, advocacy, and collaboration among businesses, entrepreneurs, and governments of both countries. Through our concerted efforts, we aim to enhance the business environment, create economic opportunities, and contribute to the overall development of the DRC and Nigeria.

Our Values

Integrity

Transparent and ethical engagement

Collaboration

Building bridges between both countries

Excellence

World-class service and support

Innovation

Adopting modern approaches to economic development

Impact

Measurable progress for our members and partners

Our History

2017

In 2017, former President Olusegun Obasanjo ignited the first spark. During a series of high-level dialogues, he emphasized the immense potential that existed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria: the DRC, with its extraordinary natural resources and energy potential, and Nigeria, with its vibrant private sector and economic influence.

His words planted a seed.

2018

By 2018, early diplomatic conversations between both countries began to take shape. Delegations traveled, ministers discussed possibilities, and private-sector leaders started imagining what a structured partnership could look like. The idea was simple but powerful — create a bridge between two of Africa’s strongest economies.

2019

In 2019, discussions advanced as leaders and investors from both countries recognized how well their strengths complemented each other — the DRC’s rich natural resources and Nigeria’s strong markets and industrial expertise. Seeing alignment rather than competition, early groups began exploring ways to link opportunities across both nations.

2020

Then came 2020, when the concept gained structure. Despite global uncertainty at the time, the belief in regional unity only strengthened. A framework was drafted — outlining how a bilateral business council could work, how it would serve members, the sectors it would focus on, and how it could remain politically neutral yet strategically impactful.

2021

By 2021, a steering committee composed of experts, government representatives, and private-sector pioneers was formed. Their task: turn the idea into a functioning institution. They refined the mission, established the governance model, and built the early pipeline of collaborative projects.

2022

Finally, in 2022, the vision became reality.

The DRC–Nigeria Business Council was officially launched, with President Olusegun Obasanjo as Patron. Offices were set up in Kinshasa and Lagos, a leadership team was appointed, and the Council began its mission to strengthen economic ties and promote shared prosperity between the two nations.

2023

In 2023, the Council hosted its first major bilateral summit, drawing ministers, CEOs, investors and international partners. Cross-border missions were launched, new partnerships were formed, and both nations saw increased investor interest in energy, mining, agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure.

2024

With growing confidence, 2024 became a year of strengthening.

The Council expanded its research capabilities, launched working groups, enhanced member services, and supported new collaborations in technology, transport and sustainability.

2025

Today, in 2025, the story continues.

The Council is now scaling high-impact projects across both countries — supporting entrepreneurs, connecting investors, unlocking infrastructure corridors, and creating a stronger foundation for continental economic integration.

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