UK and Nigeria Set to Sign Agreement Allowing British Lawyers in Nigeria
UK and Nigeria Set to Sign Agreement Allowing British Lawyers in Nigeria – The United Kingdom is poised to formalize a new agreement with Nigeria, allowing British lawyers to practice within the country.
The groundbreaking trade partnership, known as the “Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP),” is set to be signed on Feb. 13 by Kemi Badenoch, the UK Business and Trade Secretary, and her Nigerian counterpart, Doris Uzoka Anitie, the Minister for Trade and Investment.
This agreement marks the first of its kind between the UK and an African country, aiming to strengthen the already thriving trading relationship that amounted to £7 billion in 2023.
The ETIP is expected to facilitate collaboration in the legal services and film industry, enabling UK lawyers to practice international law in Nigeria. The deal also seeks to foster cooperation in the film and media sector and encourages renowned UK education providers to offer high-quality education in Nigeria.
Highlighting the significance of the partnership, the statement emphasizes Nigeria’s position as the largest economy in Africa and one of the fastest-growing globally, predicted to be among the top 20 by GDP by 2035.
The agreement aims to eliminate barriers, opening up opportunities for UK businesses and paving the way for economic growth.
Business and Trade Secretary Badenoch expressed enthusiasm for the ETIP, emphasizing its potential to unleash exciting opportunities for both nations. She views Nigeria’s rapidly growing economy as a source of success for UK businesses.
Minister Uzoka-Anitie echoed this optimism, characterizing the partnership as a bridge to economic progress. She sees the agreement as a transformation of historic ties into a thriving trade partnership, fostering increased market access and mutually beneficial exchanges.
The statement highlighted Badenoch’s upcoming visit to the site of a new Charterhouse school, the first UK independent school in West Africa.
Additionally, she will meet with the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian finance minister to address trade barriers facing UK businesses. The ETIP is expected to deepen the economic ties between the UK and Nigeria, moving beyond shared history to shared economic prosperity.
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