The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has elected Engineer Jani Ibrahim as its 23rd National President during the association’s 65th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held from June 17 to 19, 2025, in Ilorin, Kwara State.
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Themed “Harnessing Private Sector Potential to Achieve Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy by 2030,” the AGM convened business leaders, government officials, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on critical economic strategies. The event marked a significant milestone for the private sector, especially with the election of Ibrahim, who becomes the first indigene of Kwara State to lead the association since its inception in 1960.
Jani Ibrahim, Chairman of Lubcon Group and a former president of the Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA) and the Coalition of Northern States Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (CONSCCIMA), brings decades of experience in industrial development, enterprise innovation, and business advocacy. His leadership is expected to steer the association toward greater engagement with government and international partners, especially in the areas of policy reform and trade facilitation.
The AGM also served as a platform to spotlight regional economic inclusion, with Ilorin hosting the national meeting for the first time. Delegates used the occasion to emphasize the need for practical solutions to the barriers facing Nigerian businesses. Top issues raised included the challenges of multiple taxation, unreliable energy supply, infrastructural deficits, and the need for better access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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Federal and state government representatives, including cabinet members and lawmakers, were present to reaffirm commitment to working with the organized private sector. The association reiterated its role as a bridge between the business community and policymakers, with a renewed focus on creating an enabling environment for investment and enterprise growth.
Under Jani Ibrahim’s presidency, NACCIMA is expected to pursue a robust advocacy agenda centered on economic competitiveness, SME development, and regional integration. His track record in business and governance positions him to lead strategic dialogues with government stakeholders, support entrepreneurship initiatives, and champion reforms that will help reposition Nigeria’s private sector as a key driver of national growth.
The AGM concluded with a unified call for collective action to realize Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by the end of the decade. NACCIMA’s leadership transition is seen as a pivotal step in aligning private sector efforts with the country’s broader development objectives.
