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Inaugural meeting of WS1 (Islamic Finance & Funding Enablement) under NHESIC brought together BOI, NEXIM, DMO, Jaiz Bank, Norrenberger, Summit Bank, Dar Al Halal, renowned scholars and key stakeholders to advance ethical financing for Nigeria’s halal economy.

Productive deliberations at the inaugural meeting of Workstream 2 (Halal Compliance Enablement) under the Nigeria Halal Economy Strategy Implementation Committee, focused on strengthening Nigeria’s halal standards, accreditation, certification, traceability, and global compliance

Productive discussions at the inaugural NHESIC Workstream 4 (Infrastructure Enablement) meeting, chaired by HM Budget & Economic Planning, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, with participation from BOI Chairman/Programme Coordinator, Dr. Mansur Muhtar, BOA MD, Mr. Ayo, and key stakeholders.

Productive engagement with the Amb of Indonesia to Nigeria on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the halal economy. Discussions focused on capacity development, halal standards, trade, investment, technology transfer, and participation at D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026.

The Nigeria National Halal Economy Strategy Implementation Committee Secretariat met with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Nigeria to discuss strategic collaboration on halal economy development, investment, exports, Islamic finance, and infrastructure.

NNHESIC Secretariat convened the inaugural meeting of Workstream 3 on Capacity Devt, Market Access & Sensitization to build skills, expand market opportunities, deepen awareness, and advance implementation of Nigeria’s halal economy agenda. Driving exports, jobs, investment.

Nigeria and Türkiye signed an Agreement on Halal Quality Infrastructure during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State Visit to Ankara, strengthening standards, certification, and quality assurance for globally competitive halal exports.

The Secretariat engaged the Nigeria Export Promotion Council ahead of Workstream 3 on Capacity Development, Market Access, and Sensitisation, strengthening readiness for the next phase of implementation.

A productive engagement was held with the Islamic Development Bank team from Malaysia to advance capacity development for the implementation of Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy.

Nigeria inaugurated the National Halal Economy Strategy Implementation Committee, marking the transition from policy to execution and measurable results.

Nigeria officially launched its National Halal Economy Strategy to tap into the $7.7 trillion global market, unlock jobs, attract investment, and expand exports.

Nigeria recorded a major milestone with the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with the Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), Saudi Arabia, to drive investment, technical cooperation, and market access across key halal sectors.

Nigeria’s halal economy journey began with a landmark Stakeholders Engagement convened under the Office of the Vice President, bringing together key public and private sector players to unlock opportunities in the global halal market.