Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India, Mr Saidu Muhammad, has urged stakeholders to leverage Nigeria’s engagement with BRICS to explore opportunities in India’s technology and investment sectors.
Muhammad said such partnerships could enable Nigeria to benefit from India’s technological advancements in agriculture, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.
The envoy made the call on Wednesday during an interview with Nigerian diplomatic correspondents covering the upcoming 2026 BRICS Summit in India.
He urged Nigeria’s delegation to identify areas of India’s economic strength that could be harnessed to support the country’s development.
Muhammad highlighted agricultural technology and the agricultural value chain as areas offering significant opportunities for Nigeria.
“A lot can be achieved in agri-tech as it relates to the agricultural value chain,” he said.
He also identified the circular economy and renewable energy as sectors Nigerian stakeholders could explore, particularly through the deployment of solar energy and waste management technologies.
According to the envoy, healthcare and pharmaceuticals are other areas where Nigeria could benefit from India through increased investment and strategic partnerships.
“Nigerians always come here for medical tourism. Why can’t we now look for a possibility of getting those big hospitals?” he asked.
Muhammad said attracting major Indian hospitals to establish operations in Nigeria could reduce the need for Nigerians to travel to India for medical treatment.
He added that such investments could also position Nigeria to provide healthcare services to patients from other African countries.
The high commissioner further identified the creative economy as an area with significant investment potential, citing opportunities within Nigeria’s growing creative industry.
He said the sector was valued at about $6.4 billion and was projected to grow to nearly $15 billion in the coming years.
Muhammad urged stakeholders committed to Nigeria’s development to look beyond conventional trade and pursue partnerships with Indian businesses and institutions in sectors capable of driving economic growth.
He added that the Nigerian mission in India would continue to facilitate engagements between Nigerian stakeholders and potential Indian partners.
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